New initiatives to support Palestinian statehood, while reflecting growing international attention, are “perpetuating the illusion” that a two-state solution can resolve the conflict with Israel, argues former US diplomat Rob Malley. Malley was a leading United States negotiator across the Middle East for decades, and was on the cusp of a new Iran-US deal in ... Show More
Nov 23
Why is Saudi Arabia doubling down on its relations with the US?
United States President Donald Trump “looks at Saudi Arabia like a piggy bank or an ATM machine” and that’s why the recent Saudi-US summit focused on deals instead of strategic regional issues, such as Sudan, Palestine, Iran and Syria, argues political scientist Gregory Gause, pr ... Show More
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Nov 2024
Washington Prepares for Trump ... Again
Back in January, Joe Biden kicked off his aborted presidential campaign by accusing Donald Trump of sacrificing democracy to put himself back in charge. This week the American people, knowing exactly who Trump is, returned him to the White House. For more on how Washington prepar ... Show More
58m 55s
Feb 2025
India’s PM at WH, corruption case fallout, American debt grows & more
President Donald Trump welcomed India’s prime minister to the White House, hours after announcing new reciprocal tariffs. An order to drop corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts multiple resignations. A prominent Senate Republican is at odds with some o ... Show More
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