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Supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad carry Syrian flags and portraits in front of the United Nations European headquarters in Geneva January 31, 2014. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Trump Wants Something From Assad—Here's What He Can Offer In Return

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An Iraqi soldier wears a protective face mask and gloves, following the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), as he stands guard during the hand over of Qayyarah Airfield West from US-led coalition forces to Iraqi Security Forces

Counterterrorism, Coronavirus, and Confusion: America Is Facing Serious Challenges In Iraq

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Iraqi Shia Leaders Split over Loyalty to Iran

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Here Comes Saudi Arabia’s African Offensive

Coronavirus Is No Reason To Bailout Iran's Regime

How Iran Could Wage a Cyber War Against America

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The Middle East Can't Fight A War Against Both Coronavirus And Iran

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Here Comes Saudi Arabia’s African Offensive

Coronavirus Is No Reason To Bailout Iran's Regime

How Iran Could Wage a Cyber War Against America

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The Afghanistan Exodus: Why America Must Leave Kabul Behind

An Afghan Sikh cries inside a Sikh religious complex after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan March 25, 2020.REUTERS/Mohammad Ismail

Afghanistan is Drifting Toward Civil War. The Coronavirus Pandemic Makes One More Likely.

Sorry, AOC: Donald Trump Can't Give Iran a Sanctions Pass for Coronavirus

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America Must Have a 'Regime Collapse' Strategic Goal for Iran

Turkey’s Intervention in Syria and the Art of Coercive Diplomacy

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The Coronavirus Is Expediting Middle East Outcomes