Tag: Middle East

"[Tzipi] Hotovely's work causes irreparable damage to the prospects of a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict," the letter states. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

Red Alert Politics

Princeton Hillel cancels Israeli deputy foreign minister’s talk

Jackson Richman · November 8, 2017 5:44 pm

The lessening demand for air support for Iraqi and Syrian ground troops will free up some attack planes for use over Afghanistan, where President Trump's new strategy includes new rules of engagement to provide more air support for Afghan government troops battling the Taliban. (Air Force photo)

National Security

Bombing down 60 percent over Iraq and Syria as US shifts air war to Afghanistan

Jamie McIntyre · November 7, 2017 6:37 pm

President Trump met with the Saudi crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, during a bilateral meeting in Riyadh in May.

Trump backs Saudi leaders after crackdown on political rivals

Diana Stancy Correll · November 6, 2017 11:50 pm

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., joins Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., and other members of his party in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as they try to limit President Trump's authority to target a growing roster of extremists aligned with the Islamic State and al Qaeda across Africa and the Middle East. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Senate Democrats seek to limit Trump’s counter-terrorism powers

Travis J. Tritten · November 6, 2017 5:01 am

A Letter That Lasted

Dominic Green · November 2, 2017 3:30 pm

While many are concerned about the victims and the threat of terrorism from ISIS, reactions coming from the Left would have you think that the real victims of terrorism are Muslims who now have to answer for the crimes of one sick and deranged individual. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Why our first thoughts after a terrorist attack shouldn’t be on Islamophobia

Siraj Hashmi · November 1, 2017 11:32 pm

Under the direction of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia has adopted an increasingly aggressive strategy toward Iran. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Beltway Confidential

Why Saudi Arabia is doubling down on its nuclear program

Tom Rogan · October 30, 2017 7:53 pm

The truth is that Iran, while contributing to conflict in the Middle East, isn't the only accelerant. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Beltway Confidential

Trump administration taking its eye off the ball in the Middle East

Daniel DePetris · October 30, 2017 4:46 pm

The trip to the Middle Eastern country marks the third time President Trump's son-in-law has visited this year. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jared Kushner took secret trip to Saudi Arabia: Report

Anna Giaritelli · October 29, 2017 7:21 pm

Balfour and Beyond

Michael M. Rosen · October 27, 2017 5:00 am

A Letter That Lasted

Dominic Green · October 27, 2017 5:00 am

Pence noted how the Obama administration spent over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to the Middle East, but sent the funding to various U.N. programs. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Mike Pence: US to stop funding ‘ineffective’ UN efforts to help Christians persecuted in Middle East

Diana Stancy Correll · October 26, 2017 12:04 am