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Why the Gaza governance plan can’t wait

President Donald Trump has the chance to begin the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip. Delay will only destabilize the ...

A Kurdish crisis and a missing American: Iran’s expanding influence in Iraqi Kurdistan

An internal Kurdish power feud has triggered mass arrests, alleged executions, and the unresolved detention of an American veteran amid rising Iranian influence.

Syria’s incomplete security transition has left gaps for Islamic State to exploit

The attack in Palmyra reveals deep vulnerabilities in Syria’s security architecture, highlighting the challenges of reforming ...