Is America Approaching Its “Sell by” Date?
An argument that it’s not a matter of “if,” but “when” an American civil war begins.
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Is There Light at the End of the Iran Nuclear Tunnel?
After months of painstaking negotiations, a revival of the Iran nuclear deal appears within reach. It is also on the verge of complete collapse.
Is Assassinating the Latest ISIS Leader Just Cutting Off Hydra’s Head?
The “removal” of ISIS leader Hashimi al-Qurayshi is just the latest targeted attack against Islamic terrorists in what is becoming a trend.
Lebanon’s Political Establishment Begins an Ominous New Chapter
The decision by one of Lebanon’s most iconic leaders to exit politics creates a power vacuum likely to be filled by Iran-backed Hezbollah.
How Bloody Protests Actually Helped Kazakhstan’s President Gain Real Power
Violent protest rallies roiled oil-rich Kazakhstan, but its president asked Russia for help and used the violence to get rid of the powerful mentor and predecessor who installed him.
Power Companies Band Together to Build Coast-to-Coast EV Fast-Charger Network
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Iran, Russia, China, and the Taliban
Middle East scholar and author Shay Khatiri breaks down the realpolitik of the emerging relationships between the Taliban, Iran, Russia, and China. Spoiler alert: The US plays no role.
Rearranging the Deck Chairs on the Lebanese Titanic
After 13 months of political deadlock, Lebanon finally has a new government. But citizens are not optimistic about its ability to save the country from the abyss.
FBI Makes Midnight Release of Shocking New Information on Saudi-9/11 Complicity
The FBI, seemingly seeking to avoid too much scrutiny, released shocking new information about Saudi government ties to the 9/11 hijackers — late on a Saturday night.
9/11: The Tragedy of an Opportunity Wasted
Other seminal moments in US history were used for good. The unity which followed the 9/11 attack, however, was squandered in the worst way possible.
‘Big Step Forward:’ Energy Expert Analyzes the US Infrastructure Bill
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Armenia’s Prime Minister Scores Surprising Election Victory
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan won reelection in an unexpected landslide Monday despite opposition and losses in last fall’s Nagorno-Karabakh war.