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The Middle East, the world’s most volatile and conflict-ridden region, continues to generate some of the most dangerous threats to U.S. security.

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Trump’s Operation Epic Fury Proves Reagan-Style Peace Through Strength Is Back

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Kevin D. Roberts, PhD

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All 4 Iran War Assumptions Dead Wrong—Trump Proves Experts Got Fooled Again

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Victoria Coates, PhD

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Iran’s Naval Provocations Are Designed to Boost the Revolutionary Guards James Phillips

Apr 27, 2020 6 min read

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How COVID-19 Exacerbates Lebanon’s Mounting Economic, Political Woes

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Iran’s Coronavirus Propaganda Scapegoats America

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U.S., Taliban Sign Peace Deal for Afghanistan Luke Coffey

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Feb 26, 2020 3 min read

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Iran’s Sham Parliamentary Elections Aim to Strengthen Hard-Liners’ Hand James Phillips

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