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Washington appears trapped between a desire to withdraw from the Middle East and a persistent need to remain there. Whenever it has attempted to shift its weight toward Asia, the region has put its power and influence to the test.
Khalid Al-Jaber
Will the defeats of candidates backed by the pro-Israel lobby in the U.S. begin to influence and reshape Washington’s foreign policy—particularly regarding Palestine, Iran, and Gulf security?
Ibrahim Al-Sheikh
Trump's and Mamdani's July 4 speeches on America's 250th anniversary reflected competing visions of the country's identity and global role amid the fallout from Washington's war with Iran.
CJ (Caleb) Pine
Western, especially European, reactions to the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups reveal double standards. While Qatar faced a barrage of unfair criticism, the US has escaped accountability for organizing a tournament marred by several controversies, including visa discrimination, issues of accessibility and affordability, and bias.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Annelle Sheline
The region has entered a new phase of de-escalation, marked by an electronic signature that reflects extreme political caution and mutual mistrust.
Khalid Al-Jaber
The recent Xi-Trump summit did not end the U.S.-China rivalry, but rather shifted it from the boxing ring to the chessboard.