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Will Iran Move towards Détente with Saudi Arabia?

Will Iran Move towards Détente with Saudi Arabia?

While Hassan Rouhani's strong language against Donald Trump attracted attention of the international media, in his speech for the Iranian diplomats, the president also offered a reconciliation with regional states including Saudi Arabia. Is this a sign of Tehran's shift in Middle East policy?

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Afghan-owned peace process only solution to war in Afghanistan

Afghan-owned peace process only solution to war in Afghanistan

America’s top military commander in Afghanistan, John Nicholson, sent regional observers into a tizzy with his comments on Monday that the United States was ready to join direct negotiations with the Taliban. He later retracted his statement, apparently under pressure, saying his words were “mischaracterized.”

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