Perspective

Exploring background and context in today's politics, with a focus on the Middle East, Israel, and the U.S.

By Alan Dowty

Perspective 207. The Iran Deal: Progress on the Nuclear Issue?

If the current U.S.-Iran deal holds – no guarantee of that – will it advance the widely-shared objective of keeping Iran from developing nuclear weapons?

Jun 20
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Perspective 206. Officially, Biden is the Worst President Ever?

The official portrait of Joseph Biden in the White House is inscribed thus: “Sleepy Joe Biden was, by far, the worst President in American History.”

Jun 12
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Perspective 205. Iranian Nuclear Weapons: Blocked?

Negotiations with Iran spin on, with the issue of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile getting kicked down the road.

Jun 6
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Perspective 204. Iranian Nuclear Deal: Back to the Future?

The possible outlines of a deal over Iran’s nuclear enrichment program are beginning to take shape.

May 29
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Perspective 203. The United States: No Longer a Refuge?

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May 22
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Perspective 202. Fall of Israeli Government: A Big Deal?

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May 16
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Perspective 201. Israeli Center Unites: Is Netanyahu Doomed?

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May 8
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Perspective 200. Gerrymander: A Threat to Democracy?

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May 1
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