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The Real Motivation behind Iran's Deal with Saudi Arabia

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Foreign Policy
Saeid Golkar

“The agreement is about far more than just normalizing ties with Riyadh,” argue Nonresident Senior Fellow Saeid Golkar and Kasra Aarabi.

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang shake hands during a meeting in Beijing, China
Reuters
Global Politics

It's Not Too Late to Get Honest about Israel

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Chicago Tribune
Elizabeth Shackelford

"Supporting the Israeli government now means going against the clear will of the Israeli people," Elizabeth Shackelford writes.

A large banner depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen during a demonstration against him in Tel Aviv
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

French Backlash and Netanyahu Takes a Pause

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Roger Cohen, Bobby Ghosh, Anton La Guardia join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

Protests over the government's proposed pension reform in Paris
Reuters
Global Politics

With 20-Year Hindsight, Public Opinion and the Iraq War

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

To be suspicious of Iraq was part of the American zeitgeist long before 2003, survey data show.

George W. Bush speaks in front of a sign that says 'strategy for victory'
Reuters
Public Opinion

The Iraq War 20 Years Later

Video Series
World Review with Ivo Daalder

Susan Glasser, Gideon Rachman, and Carla Anne Robbins join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

US Marines take position in Baghdad, Iraq
Reuters
Global Politics

20 Years after Iraq War, Americans Still Want the US Involved in World Affairs

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FiveThirtyEight
Dina Smeltz

Though partisan support has shifted over time, Council data show the public continues to favor active US engagement in global issues.

a soldier overlooks Iraq
Pixabay
US Foreign Policy

The 2000s Called, They Want Their Politics Back

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FiveThirtyEight
Dina Smeltz

FiveThirtyEight draws on Council data in a podcast episode reflecting on the anniversary of the Iraq War.

George W. Bush speaks at a lecturn
REUTERS
US Foreign Policy

China's Changing Reach: The Saudi-Iran Deal and AUKUS Sub Upset

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World Review with Ivo Daalder

Deborah Amos, Jamil Anderlini, and Peter Spiegel join Ivo Daalder to discuss the week's top news stories.

3 men stand in front of flags
Reuters
Global Politics

The Iraq War's Lessons Are Easier to See Than to Learn

In the News
World Politics Review
Paul Poast

With 20 years of hindsight, it is now possible to give Bush’s decision to invade a sober judgement, Paul Poast writes.

U.S. President George W. Bush speaks before signing the congressional resolution authorizing U.S. use of force against Iraq if needed.
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

The US-Israel Relationship Is Special, but Not Indestructible

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World Politics Review
Paul Poast

Ongoing protests to safeguard democracy and a potential war with Iran could call into question US unconditional support for Israel, Paul Poast writes.

Demonstrators call on the US to intervene to stop Benjamin Netanyahu's government to press on with its judicial overhaul
Reuters
US Foreign Policy