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

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Top Five Foreign Policy Moves in 2012 James Jay Carafano

Jan 5, 2012 3 min read

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Egypt Approaches a Tipping Point James Phillips

Dec 9, 2011 1 min read

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Islamists Dominate First Round of Egyptian Elections James Phillips

Dec 8, 2011 2 min read

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Egypt’s Army Overplays Its Hand Ahead of Parliamentary Elections James Phillips

Nov 22, 2011 2 min read

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America’s Waning Influence in the Middle East Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Sep 21, 2011 2 min read

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Obama Misses Opportunity in “Moment of Opportunity” Middle East Speech James Phillips

May 19, 2011 3 min read

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After bin Laden: End the Public Diplomacy Apology Tour Helle C. Dale

May 16, 2011 3 min read

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After bin Laden: Top Five Agenda Items for Obama’s Middle East Speech

May 16, 2011 5 min read

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