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https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/syria/trump-s-syria-threats-directly- contradict-his-campaign-vows- Trump’s mixed messages regarding Syria could potentially spell disaster for U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East. His flip-flopping stance on whether to go into Syria or stay out has many heads spinning. He criticized Obama for not … Continue reading →

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/04/09/600765750/russia-syria-israeli-jets-strike-air-base-after-alleged-poison-gas-attack-in-dou  Israel is remaining silent about accusations it led jet strikes on air bases in Syria in response to alleged chemical attacks on Syrian civilians in Douma. Initial reports in the region stated that the air strikes were led by … Continue reading →

https://www.cnbc.com/2018/03/19/saudi-arabias-crown-prince-mbs-is-coming-to-america.html Saudi Arabia’s 32 year old Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is visiting the U.S. this week. The prince is seeking to bring Saudi Arabia outside its oil export dependency as demands for alternative fuel sources rise globally. For decades Saudi … Continue reading →

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43051249 Israeli police say they have enough evidence to indict Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of “bribery, breach of trust and fraud”. Netanyahu is facing corruption charges for allegedly receiving positive press from an Israeli newspaper in exchange for … Continue reading →

https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/31/opinions/iran-america-deal-opinion-oren/index.html   This op-ed offers ways the US might improve its credibility in the Middle East. Many Arab nations believed that the US was/is “secretly allied” with Iran based on its tolerance of the nation and supporting Iran’s desire to have … Continue reading →