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The Hostage Deal
I don’t know what to think of it. But I’ll be happy if the hostages come home and the killing stops—at least for a little while.
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Claire Berlinski
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Why is Netanyahu poised to OK a ceasefire that’s favorable to Hamas?
One word: Trump
Published on Ask Questions Later • 
🌐 The Global Eye
Half of the whole world's news
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Claire Berlinski
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International recognition for Somaliland should be conditioned on concrete economic and political reforms
On Somaliland’s historical political economy, and how best outsiders can help Somalilanders take charge of their destiny in the quest for continued…
Published on An Africanist Perspective • 
A Weekend of Bad Bargaining Takes
The rationalizations will only get dumber.
Published on Drezner’s World • 
Who is Speaking for Canada?
Another day, another Trump threat.
Published on Black Cloud Six: Unscripted • 
Statement on National Security Staff Firings
Trump Implementing the "Vindman Rule"
Published on Why It Matters • 
Middle East 201
The Qur'an, Part II
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Claire Berlinski
Ukraine Update: Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
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Published on Two Grumpy Old Men on Ukraine 🇺🇦 • 
It's Jean-Marie's World, We're Just Living In It
The Legacies of Le Pen
Published on Unpopular Front • 
Trump's Anschluss
Notes on Donald Trump's press conference.
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Claire Berlinski
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That secret letter that sparked HTS’ transformation
Year 2015. Syria's de-facto leader al-Jolani receives a letter of directives. The final point reads: Do not attack the West.
Published on Angle, Anchor, and Voice  • 
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