Eurasia

Perspectives on Muhammad bin Salman’s Visit to Washington

Washington Institute experts discuss each government’s likely agenda for the landmark visit, from dealmaking in the energy and AI sectors to deepening the bilateral defense relationship and taking the difficult next steps in the fragile Gaza ceasefire plan. Normalization Prospects and Gaza President Trump will host Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad …

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Iraq’s Election: Outcomes and Next Steps

Sudani did very well at the ballot box, but the peculiarities of Iraq’s long government formation process and the final distribution of parliamentary seats may leave the main Iran-backed coalition in the driver’s seat. At first blush, the results of Iraq’s November 11 parliamentary election were encouraging, including for U.S. …

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A More Effective Approach to Countering the Muslim Brotherhood

Instead of pinning a terrorist designation on the entire group, the Trump administration should focus more narrowly on the national security threats presented by individual Brotherhood branches and organizations, especially those funding Hamas. On June 1, an Egyptian national carried out an antisemitic firebombing attack targeting a group of peaceful …

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Al-Qaïda à la Maison-Blanche et ses implications bien au-delà

La réhabilitation par l’Occident d’anciennes figures d’Al-Qaïda telles qu’Abou Mohammed al-Joulani reflète une stratégie américaine de longue date consistant à instrumentaliser les groupes extrémistes à des fins géopolitiques, désormais de plus en plus dirigée contre la Russie, la Chine et leurs partenaires. Dans une vingtaine d’années peut-être, les médias occidentaux …

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Incompétent ou Impérial ? Repenser la politique occidentale à une époque de déclin

De la doctrine de l’OTAN à Ursula von der Leyen, les dirigeants transatlantiques d’aujourd’hui semblent incompétents, jusqu’à ce que l’on se demande : compétents pour qui ?Prélude : La plainte pour «incompétence» «Les dirigeants occidentaux d’aujourd’hui sont incompétents». Cette phrase est devenue un réflexe d’analyste. Observons Kaja Kallas, la Haute …

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Two Syrian Soldiers Killed as Clashes Erupt Between Syrian Army and SDF in Northeast Syria

SDF says it struck ISIS launch sites; Damascus accuses Kurdish fighters of “treacherous” attacks as political deal stalls. Two Syrian army soldiers were killed in overnight clashes with Kurdish-led forces in northeastern Syria, both sides confirmed Thursday, in one of the most serious confrontations since a political reconciliation framework was …

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Iran coordinating with Hamas, Hezbollah to rebuild ‘Axis of Resistance,’ Israeli officials warn

Israeli defense officials say Hamas is rebuilding and coordinating with Hezbollah and Iran to challenge the ceasefire across multiple fronts. Hamas is closely coordinating with Hezbollah and Iran to revive and rebuild the “axis of resistance,” while the IDF expanded strikes in Gaza and southern Lebanon, Israeli defense officials said …

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Syrian Government Condemns Israeli Prime Minister’s Visit to Troops in Southern Syria

Latest Developments ‘Violation of Sovereignty and Unity’: The Syrian government strongly condemned a November 19 visit to Israeli-controlled Syrian territory by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Calling Netanyahu’s presence “a dangerous violation of Syrian sovereignty and unity,” the government reiterated its call for Israel’s withdrawal. The visit also resulted in …

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