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Despite Unfavorable Views of the War in Afghanistan, Americans Split on Complete Withdrawal

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Running Numbers by Eliza Posner

Although the American public doesn't believe the war with Afghanistan was worth the cost, they also think the US should maintain bases in the country.

A US helicopter in Afghanistan
Captain Brian Harris
Defense and Security

Why do Americans Support US Presence in Mideast But Say Iraq War Was Not Worth Costs?

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Running Numbers by Eliza Posner

American disapproval rates of US-Iraq war reach record highs.

A front view of bombarded house in Iraqi rural area
Levi Meir Clancy
Public Opinion

Mona Eltahawy on Feminism, Ambition, and Women's Rights

Video Series
Wait Just a Minute

In this episode of Wait Just a Minute, journalist and activist Mona Eltahawy takes a minute to examine feminism, ambition, the state of women’s rights in the Middle East.

A screenshot of Mona Eltahawy Wait Just a Minute Interview. Women and Girls

Hard Truths about the US Role in Yemen's War

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Former National Security Council director for Yemen Daniel Schneiderman joins Deep Dish to explain the US role in the conflict in Yemen.

Houthi troops ride on the back of a police patrol truck after participating in a Houthi gathering in Sanaa, Yemen
Reuters
US Foreign Policy

From ISIS to Assad, the Trump Administration's Plan in Syria

Podcast
Deep Dish on Global Affairs Podcast

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Levant Affairs and Special Envoy for Syria Joel Rayburn joins Deep Dish to explain the Trump administration's plan in war-torn Syria.

A convoy of U.S military vehicles moves in the village of Khirbet Amo, near Qamishli, Syria
Reuters
Defense and Security

Arye Carmon on Israel's Elections

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Wait Just a Minute

Arye Carmon, founding president of the Israel Democracy Institute, takes a minute to explain why Israel is holding elections for the third time in a year.

Picture of Arye Carmon Global Politics

Palestinians and Israeli Public Support for a Two State Solution Reach New Lows

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Running Numbers by Dina Smeltz

A survey  conducted by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR) found that just 39 percent of Palestinians continue to support the concept of a two-state solution.

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh 
UN Geneva
Public Opinion

Americans Aren't as Eager to Retreat From the Middle East as Politicians Seem to Think

In the News
The Hill
Coauthors

Presidential candidates and the President are overstating Americans’ desire for a full-scale retreat from the Middle East.

M2A2 Bradley IFVs of the 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, attached to 218th MEB, accompany a U.S. patrol in eastern Syria, 13 November 2019
United States Army
Defense and Security

Kelly Magsamen on the Threat from Iran

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Wait Just a Minute

Kelly Magsamen, former National Security Council director for Iran under US presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, takes a minute to answer questions on Iran, its proxies, and whether the US should support anti-regime protests.

Kelly Magsamen on Wait Just a Minute Defense and Security

After Stirring up the Middle East, Trump Now Wants NATO's Help? That's Rich.

In the News
Chicago Tribune
Ivo H. Daalder

President Donald Trump has come up with a new solution for the Middle East, “I think that NATO should be expanded, and we should include the Middle East."

President Trump Delivers Remarks on Iran
The White House
Defense and Security