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Oil, sanctions, nuclear file, and Lebanon: Inside the US-Iran draft

The United States and Iran are nearing a draft agreement that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease pressure on global oil markets, and launch a new round of talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, Axios reported, citing a US official familiar with the talks. The proposed deal, which …

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US-Iran agreement 95% complete, awaits final wording: Report

A framework agreement between the United States and Iran is reportedly “95%” complete, with negotiators still discussing key wording related to the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran’s nuclear stockpile, according to a report by Fox News citing US officials. The report comes after US President Donald Trump stated …

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Artificial Intelligence in the Interregnum: Technology and the Reconfiguration of Meaning

Alexandra Vanberghen There are moments in history when civilizations continue to advance materially while progressively losing confidence in the values  and structures that once gave direction and coherence to collective life. Institutions continue to function, markets continue to expand, and technological progress accelerates uninterruptedly, yet beneath this movement …

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Israel: The Great Exception in Trump’s Foreign Policy

In recent years, U.S. foreign policy has undergone a fundamental shift. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the “America First” doctrine is no longer merely an electoral slogan—it has become the principal guiding logic of decision-making in Washington. Under this approach, the real priority is America’s …

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Iran War May End, but Trump’s Ally Rifts Are Here to Stay

President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw some U. S. troops from Germany and his reaction to a recent conflict with Iran have raised concerns about America’s relationships with its allies. As the U. S. and Iran move toward a potential resolution of their conflict, fears grow among traditional …

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From “Checkmate” to “Surrender”: Trump’s Iran War and the Anatomy of Strategic Failure

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh Two weeks after his initial critique, Robert Kagan returned on May 21 with a sharper, more consequential verdict on Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Following his first Atlantic piece, “Checkmate in Iran,” his latest article carries a far more telling title: “The End of Trump’s …

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Trump threatens Iran with new attack, backs off in same statement

US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with yet another attack, contradicting statements he made yesterday about “holding off” an allegedly planned offensive at the request of multiple Gulf states. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed he was only an hour away from authorizing an attack …

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Migration, War, and Misinterpretation — Rethinking the Syrian Crisis Narrative

Had Elis The question is uncomfortable, but increasingly asked in certain political and analytical circles: did the Syrian civil war inadvertently—or deliberately—reshape the demographic landscape of Western countries? At first glance, the idea may seem conspiratorial. Yet beneath it lies a set of legitimate concerns about migration patterns, …

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Iran Demands Reparations and United States Troop Withdrawal in New Peace Proposal

Iran has publicly outlined key elements of its latest peace proposal to the United States, demanding reparations for war damage, the withdrawal of United States forces from areas near Iran, and the lifting of economic sanctions as part of any broader agreement. According to comments from Iranian Deputy …

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