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Statement from President Biden on Russia’s Sham Referenda in Ukraine

The United States stands with our partners around the world – and with every nation that respects the core tenets…

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Putin signs laws cracking down on military dissent, easing citizenship applications for foreign fighters

Putin last week announced that Russia would increase its military conscription to support his invasion of Ukraine

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What Washington thinks about the next Queen Liz

“I want us all to work together to resolve our differences and to be focused on the threats that we…

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Syrians in Turkey fear the worst as Erdogan changes tune on Assad

Both the ruling party and the opposition in Ankara have suggested that normalization with the Assad regime is necessary to…

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Assistant Secretary Leaf’s Travel to Tunisia, Israel, the West Bank, Jordan, and Iraq

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara A. Leaf is traveling to Tunisia,…

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Russia’s New Alliance with Iran may Block a New Nuclear Deal

The Iranian drones now involved in the war on Ukraine can easily turn to be the "mercy bullet" to terminate…

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Intransigence vs. Pragmatism, Syria and Turkey and the possibility of a deal

Once the upcoming Turkish elections are over, Erdogan will return to his true form

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The Possible Outcomes of the Iraqi Political Crisis

Crisis does have the possibility to end with the Sadrist movement's return to dialogue, with a Sistani's initiative to put…

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Syria asked Iran not to attack Israel from its territory

Iran decided to strike US bases in response to Israeli airstrikes

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Ramon Airport sparks crisis between Jordan, Palestinians

By KHALED ABU TOAMEH Israel’s decision to allow Palestinian passengers to use Ramon Airport near Eilat has triggered a crisis…

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