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The Downsides of Bombing Syria
The U.S. government seems on a set path toward intervening in Syria with military force (probably air strikes of some sort) in response to the recent a chemical weapons attack allegedly sponsored by the ... -
Trump Preparing Response to Assad Regime’s Chemical Attack
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‘Why Did You Wait?’: Moral Emptiness and Drone Strikes
Last week, the Washington Post reported a disturbing anecdote about President Trump’s visit to the CIA on his first full day in office: -
The True Story of al-Qaeda’s Demise and Resurgence in Syria
Editor’s Note: When analysts consider how strong al-Qaeda is, much of the discussion concerns the group's relationship with its affiliate organizations in Yemen, the Maghreb, and other areas. Perhaps the... -
First Case Filed Against Administration’s National Security Motivated Tariffs
On April 2, China hit back against the Trump administration’s recently announced steel tariffs, announcing duties on 128 different U.S. products. -
Trump’s New National Security Team Likely Spells Disaster for the Iran Nuclear Deal
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SinoTech: US Proposes Tariffs On $50B of Chinese Imports After Concluding China Violates Trade Rules
The U.S.-China trade spat entered its latest phase on Tuesday afternoon as the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released a list of proposed tariffs against Chinese goods. -
A Question of Time: Israel’s State Comptroller Finds Flaws in the IDF’s ‘Protective Edge’ Investigations
In July 2014, a deadly series of events began when Hamas operatives kidnapped and murdered three Israeli teenagers in the West Bank. After waves of arrests of Hamas leaders by Israeli security agencies i... -
Trump Looks for A Way Out of Syria
Trump Wants Plans to Leave Syria -
Brexit: One Year Anniversary
Happy Brexitaversary! -
The Al-Kibar Strike: What a Difference 26 Years Make
Israel has experienced, quite literally, a blast from the past. For the first time, Israel officially acknowledged operation “Outside the Box”—the September 2007 strike that destroyed the Al-Kibar nuclea... -
Better Democracy Promotion through Immigration
Editor’s Note: Immigrants are often portrayed as a threat to democracy, particularly if they come from "shithole" countries as our president has so charmingly put it. This view, however, ignores the very...