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A Brief Look at Middle East’s Recent History

June 19, 2025 For decades, the Middle East landscape has been shaped by wars, major power competition, landmark peace treaties among regional adversaries that unfortunately failed to embrace the broader region, and external military interventions.  Its history has been marked … Continue reading

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The Middle East, A Look at the Recent Past

February 21, 2024 The following are two posts from nearly three years ago. Both draw attention to the usual pattern of regional conflict. Where the war in Gaza might lead remains to be seen.

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No Quick End to the Gaza War

October 21, 2023 On October 18, President Biden arrived in Tel Aviv on what many called “a high-stakes trip”. Mentioned in that context were standing resolutely behind Israel, preventing a wider regional conflict, and saving hostages. One may also add … Continue reading

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The Gaza War

October 16, 2023 The following is from an International Crisis Group statement of March 21, 2023, titled “Persistent Violence in Israel-Palestine Could Escalate Further”: “Tensions have been rising for the past few months, fueled by a combination of factors. Among … Continue reading

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