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Why Trump can't put Iran back in an Obama-style box of severe sanctions

Why Trump can’t put Iran back in an Obama-style box of severe sanctions

Juan Cole

In addition to facing resistance from China and Russia, it’s unclear what new sanctions would achieve

Donald Trump
If Giuliani’s right Trump lied about Porn Star Hush Money, why believe him on Iran?

If Giuliani’s right Trump lied about Porn Star Hush Money, why believe him on Iran?

Juan Cole

The president has no credibility to make important foreign policy decisions

Donald Trump
Top 4 things more disgraceful than Michelle Wolf's Jokes or leak of Mueller Questions

Top 4 things more disgraceful than Michelle Wolf’s Jokes or leak of Mueller Questions

Juan Cole

Right-wing outrage in the name of respectability politics rings especially hollow in the age of Trump

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Netanyahu: Don’t look here where we’re shooting children, look over there at Iran

Netanyahu: Don’t look here where we’re shooting children, look over there at Iran

Juan Cole

Israel PM’s new dossier against Iran is just old news but the danger is that gullible Trump will be swayed into war on Iran

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Why is Pompeo Suddenly against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen?

Why is Pompeo Suddenly against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen?

Juan Cole

According to a State Department leak to the New York Times, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, when he was in Riyadh on Saturday, pressured the Saudi government to wind up the war in Yemen. If this report is true, it is puzzling. In contrast, Secretary of Defense James Mattis has urged President Trump to stay […]

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Pompeo to Saudi Arabia:  Mobilize against Iran and end Yemen War, Qatar Blockade

Pompeo to Saudi Arabia: Mobilize against Iran and end Yemen War, Qatar Blockade

Juan Cole

His program is full of ideologically-driven impracticalities

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Pompeo, Trump's new Enforcer, Talks tough against Russia, Iran

Pompeo, Trump’s new Enforcer, Talks tough against Russia, Iran

Juan Cole

The new Secretary of State is taking a hardline stance on the Iran nuclear deal and NATO

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If the Leaders of the two Koreas can meet, why can't those of Saudi Arabia and Iran?

If the Leaders of the two Koreas can meet, why can’t those of Saudi Arabia and Iran?

Juan Cole

The regional rivalries and nuclear issue mark similarities, but diplomacy is frozen in the Middle East

China
Russia and China slam Trump-Macron Push to Renegotiate Iran Deal

Russia and China slam Trump-Macron Push to Renegotiate Iran Deal

Juan Cole

Moscow and Beijing value Iran’s Role in Syria, plan arms sales to Tehran

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