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Israel Treading a Familiar Path in Gaza

Jared Levy | Posted 02.13.2009 | World


Jared Levy

Hamas doesn't shoot rockets from civilian neighborhoods, mosques and UN buildings to deter an Israeli response. They do it precisely because they know Israel will respond with deadly force.

US Foreign Policy in the Middle East: Thoughts for Change

Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld and B. Wayne Quist | Posted 02.02.2009 | World


Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld and B. Wayne Quist

The Saudis are increasingly turning to Russia and China as their new oil and gas partners, dumping longstanding relationships with once-favored American oil companies.

Despite a Tenuous Peace, Mistrust Remains High in Beirut

Jared Levy | Posted 07.23.2008 | Politics


Jared Levy

Nearly two months after the cessation of violence in Hamra, sectarian and political tensions continue to run high.

Congress and Lebanon

Stephen Zunes | Posted 06.25.2008 | Politics


Stephen Zunes

With a history like this, Congress should think twice before going on record in support of specific factions in Lebanon's confusing and violent political environment. But over 95% of House members disagree.