Tag Archives: US election

The US Midterm Election

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

November 9, 2026 After election results started coming in, President Trump conceded that the Democrats did “a good job.”  Others defined that “good job” as a “decisive rebuke,” “earthquake,” “blue tsunami,” and “a sweeping repudiation of Trump.” Some of the … Continue reading →

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The West in Disarray

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 14, 2024 The November 5, US presidential election is only three weeks away. On January 20, 2025, the new US president will take office. Thus there will be a six-week period of transition. Then the new president will form … Continue reading →

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The War in Gaza to Continue

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

June 17, 2024 On May 31, President Biden announced that Israel has offered a comprehensive new proposal. He described the three-phase Israeli plan as a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages. He added that the … Continue reading →

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The Disease of Polarization

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Ali Tuygan

November 3, 2020 Four years ago, in a post titled “Middle East in the Grip of Polarization” I said: “The Middle East, in the grip of polarization, is going through a most violent period… Throughout the region the mentality continues … Continue reading →

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