Rising Tensions Could Push Iran And Trump Toward A New Deal Or Conflict – Analysis
Iran faced many challenges in 2024: Regional Setbacks: Iran’s influence in the Middle East suffered major blows. Israel attacked its embassy in
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Author: James Durso
James Durso (@james_durso) is a regular commentator on foreign policy and national security matters. Mr. Durso served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and has worked in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Central Asia.
Articles by James Durso :
Iraq Is In For A Rough 2025 – Analysis
Iraq is a developing democracy, but its location — between Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Syria — means that it always faces
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Afghanistan Faces A Complex Set Of Challenges In 2025: Here’s What You Need To Know – Analysis
The year just ended was a tumultuous one for Afghanistan, marked by many significant events that will continue to challenge
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Hold Ukraine Accountable For Corruption, Misspent Aid – OpEd
The shame of American military assistance in Iraq and Afghanistan is that while our troops and their local allies were
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Why Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Won’t Work On Iran This Time – Analysis
Donald Trump is back, and so is the “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran to “drastically throttle” Tehran’s oil sales. But 2025 is not
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Central Asia: The Blind Spot Trump Can’t Afford To Ignore – Analysis
When President-elect Donald Trump starts his second term January 20, he will face a full foreign policy agenda, with wars
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Trump’s Opportunity To Reset US-Iran Relations – Analysis
Donald Trump is back and so is the “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran to “drastically throttle” Iran’s oil sales to kill Tehran’s
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More Than Brute Force Is Needed To Upset Hezbollah’s Financial Network – Analysis
Israel recently attacked banks in Lebanon it alleges are part of the financial network that supports Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah
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Iraq Stuck Between Israel And Iran As Tensions Rise – Analysis
Iraq’s leaders have a lot on their minds, stuck between Israel and Iran as the two countries veer closer to
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Opaque Ammunition Contracts Damage Ukraine’s Defense Effort – Analysis
President Zelensky’s ambassador to the United States caused a scandal with Republican lawmakers during his recent visit to Pennsylvania. She
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