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The Middle East, the world’s most volatile and conflict-ridden region, continues to generate some of the most dangerous threats to U.S. security.

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The Iran nuclear deal: Peeling back the layers James Phillips

Aug 31, 2015 3 min read

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Nuclear Distraction: Inattention Has Put The U.S. In Danger James Jay Carafano

Aug 24, 2015 2 min read

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What happens if Congress says no to the Iran deal? Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Aug 19, 2015 2 min read

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Why the Iran deal makes war more likely Edwin J. Feulner, PhD

Aug 18, 2015 2 min read

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If Iran starts cheating, Netanyahu has no choice but to strike James Jay Carafano

Jul 31, 2015 2 min read

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The Iran deal: A diplomatic speed hump James Phillips

Jul 22, 2015 3 min read

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U.S. Must Avoid an Iraq-Like Meltdown in Afghanistan Lisa Curtis

Jul 20, 2015 3 min read

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Obama’s surrealistic foreign policy Kim R. Holmes, Ph.D.

Jul 14, 2015 2 min read

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