If armed conflict breaks out between U.S. and Iranian naval forces over freedom of navigation, it won’t be the first time.
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A Second Tanker War
Tag Archives: Iraq
‘Victory’ In Mosul
The liberation of Mosul from Islamic State control is an example of a classic Pyrrhic victory, meaning no true victory at all.
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The Battle For Mosul
The Islamic State group may be defeated in Mosul, but this won’t be decisive in the drive to destroy the militant group.
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Russia Bombs Us
A half-million Syrians are dead, Europe is unraveling and Russia has bombed U.S. forces, all while we discuss Trump’s behavior.
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Why Does Clapper Stick Around?
If James Clapper had any self-respect, he would have quit after Obama blamed him for Islamic State’s unhindered rise.
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Obama Oozes Back To Iraq
George W. Bush used a military surge to stabilize Iraq. His successor is not a surging sort of president.
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Hillary Clinton’s Choice Gets Harder
Hillary Clinton can run on Obama’s foreign policy record, she can run away from it, or she can choose not to run at all.
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Triumph Of The Desk Jockeys
There are those who serve and those who snark. A diplomat and a journalist learned that when push comes to shove, the snarks win.
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Hard Times In Iran
Under relentless U.S. pressure, a newly quiescent Iran is on the verge of mortgaging itself to China.
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