Iran Deal
As Trump Mulls the Iran Deal’s Fate, a Three-Ring Circus Ensues
Suzanne Maloney Tue, May 8, 2018, 9:00 AM
With the deadline for the Iran deal closing in, is Trump trying a diplomatic Hail Mary?
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Iran Deal
Israeli Intelligence Coup Could Help Trump “Fix” the Iran Deal
Robert Einhorn Tue, May 8, 2018, 8:00 AM
Netanyahu's presentation seemed designed to scuttle the Iran deal, but instead it demonstrated why the JCPOA is important in the near term and how it can be improved in the future.
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Assad’s Assault on Eastern Ghouta Worsens, Netanyahu Visits White House Amid Corruption Scandal
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Mar 6, 2018, 7:40 AM
Aid convoys were forced to turn back from Eastern Ghouta as shelling continued, and another one of Netanyahu's associates agrees to testify against the prime minister.
Israel
Indicting a Sitting Prime Minister: The Israeli Constitutional Framework
Elena Chachko Fri, Mar 2, 2018, 12:30 PM
What would be the constitutional implications of a possible indictment against Prime Minister Netanyahu?
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Assad Regime Enters Turkey-Kurdish Fray in Afrin
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 20, 2018, 10:00 AM
The Assad regime backs the Kurds fighting Turkey’s intervention, corruption investigations of Netanyahu conclude with recommendations for indictment, and Iran tries to contain a currency crisis.
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Iran Protests Subside after Wave of Arrests
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Jan 9, 2018, 1:00 PM
Iran cracks down on protests, Saudi economic reforms stoke royal divisions, and the Trump administration considers cuts to Palestinian aid.
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Terrorists Attack Tourist Spot in Spain, Yemen’s Rebel Coalition Fractures, Netanyahu Criticized for Tepid Response to Anti-Semitism
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Aug 22, 2017, 9:30 AM
The Islamic State claims credit for attack in Barcelona, the Houthis and Ali Abdullah Saleh reach their breaking point, and the Israeli prime minister's response to the neo-Nazi rallies in Charlottesville suggests he is wary of offending Trump.
Middle East Ticker
Assad Regime Strains Russian Ceasefires, Iran Responds to Trump’s Plans for Nuclear Deal, Israeli Officials Snared in Corruption Scandals
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Aug 8, 2017, 11:00 AM
Russia can’t wrangle its proxy in Syria to abide by its ceasefire agreements, Rouhani addresses Trump’s wavering commitment to the JCPOA in his inauguration speech, and Netanyahu could be indicted for corruption.
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Iraqi Forces Advance on Western Mosul, U.S. Weighs Deploying Troops to Syria, Netanyahu Meets with Trump
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 21, 2017, 11:02 AM
Iraqi forces are moving again against the Islamic State with closer U.S. support, the United States is considering sending ground troops to Syria, and Netanyahu’s wild ride in joint press conference with Donald Trump.
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Turkish-backed Rebels Enter al-Bab, Trump and Netanyahu Ready for Meeting, Trump and Congress Mull Designating Muslim Brotherhood as Terrorist Organization
J. Dana Stuster Tue, Feb 14, 2017, 2:00 PM
Turkey and the Assad regime reach agreement on offensive against Islamic State in al-Bab, what will happen in Trump and Netanyahu’s White House meeting, and what happens if the United States declares the Muslim Brotherhood a terrorist group?