President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.
Author: MARK MAZZETTI
Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever
President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.
Jordan’s King Faces a Bind as He Meets With Trump
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.
Jordan’s King Faces a Bind as He Meets With Trump
King Abdullah II, a close U.S. ally dependent on aid from Washington, is confronting the president’s demands that he take in Palestinians from Gaza, a step the king’s domestic politics will not allow.
Why Trump’s Space for Deal-Making in the Middle East Has Shrunk
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s agenda in the region is not yet clear, but the geopolitical landscape has changed significantly since he was last in office.
Democrats Tell Biden Saudi-Israel Pact Needs Concessions for Palestinians
The demands would probably be met with stiff resistance from hard-line members of the government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
U.S. Blacklists Two Spyware Firms Run by an Israeli Former General
The moves by the Commerce Department against the Europe-based firms are the latest effort to rein in a spyware industry that has spiraled out of control in recent years.
Biden Acts to Restrict U.S. Government Use of Spyware
The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists.
Crushing Dissent: The Saudi Kill Team Behind Khashoggi’s Death
An elite unit assigned to protect Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to have carried out dozens of operations, including forcibly repatriating Saudis.
Administration Proposes Arms Deal for U.A.E., but Some in Congress Already Object
The $23 billion sale could alter the military balance in the Middle East, eventually allowing the small emirates to flex greater power in a region of sectarian rivalries.