Issue Middle East 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. Copied COMMENTARY Trump’s Operation Epic Fury Proves Reagan-Style Peace Through Strength Is Back Mar 20, 2026 3 min read Author Kevin D. Roberts, PhD Read the article COMMENTARY All 4 Iran War Assumptions Dead Wrong—Trump Proves Experts Got Fooled Again Mar 12, 2026 3 min read Author Victoria Coates, PhD Read the article Refine by Keyword Afghanistan (110) Iran (360) (-) Iraq (198) israel (160) Middle East (188) Facet Keywords - Faceted Refine by Content Type commentary (166) report (60) Facet Content type Commentary Iraq Unravels in the Shadow of Syria’s Bloodbath James Phillips Jul 24, 2013 3 min read report U.S.–Turkish Relations: Greater Cooperation Should Be Goal of Obama–Erdogan M... James Phillips May 15, 2013 4 min read report U.S. Should Back a Robust Afghan National Security Force Luke Coffey Feb 22, 2013 5 min read Commentary Iraq’s Refusal to Block Resupply of Syrian Regime Shows Declining U.S. Influence James Phillips Sep 7, 2012 2 min read Commentary Abrupt End of the U.S. Military Mission Boosts Security Risks in Iraq James Phillips Dec 16, 2011 2 min read Commentary Iraq May Become a Reliable U.S. Ally James Phillips Nov 11, 2011 1 min read Commentary Iraqi Government Balks in Negotiations over Extending U.S. Troop Presence James Phillips Oct 16, 2011 3 min read Commentary Politics Trumps Security in Obama’s Bungled Troop Negotiations with Iraq James Phillips Oct 13, 2011 4 min read See More on Middle East Related Issues Issue Global Politics Issue China Issue Europe Related Videos Related Videos
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