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Charles Lister

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Israel’s Syria Airstrike: A Message to Iran, Russia & Trump

The days of ‘rolling back’ Iran in Syria are gone. Containment and deterrence may be all that is left. And the situation is too dangerous for Trump to kick down the road.

Charles Lister

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ASSAD STORY

How the Russians Suckered Trump in Syria

The Trump administration’s short-term thinking is even worse than Obama’s. By signing on to Russia’s strategy, it’s guaranteeing strife, and giving a boost to al Qaeda.

Charles Lister

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Unintended Consequences

U.S. Failures in Syria Boosting al Qaeda

Unless America addresses the chaos Assad has wrought, it can’t stop the rise of jihadism in Syria.

Charles Lister

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