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Bamo Nouri

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Middle East conflict shows the real meaning of Trump’s ‘America first’ foreign policy

Middle East conflict shows the real meaning of Trump’s ‘America first’ foreign policy

Whether framed as liberal, neocon or realist, US foreign policy has always been about sustaining American dominance.

12.03.2026 8

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Bamo Nouri

Iran has been attacked by US and Israel when peace was within reach

It appeared that diplomacy was working, but the strikes by the US and Israel now risk destroying any chance of a peaceful resolution of this crisis.

28.02.2026 20

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US-Iran talks are not a countdown to conflict

Diplomacy remains the most preferable option both for Iran and the US as tensions between the two countries rise.

09.02.2026 6

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Why it would be a big mistake for the US to go to war with Iran

Despite the bellicose rhetoric, Washington must realise the folly of another protracted conflict in the Middle East.

29.01.2026 8

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The use of military force in Iran could backfire for Washington

Donald Trump’s best option in Iran may be to show restraint.

13.01.2026 10

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Iraq’s 2025 elections reveal a democracy without belief

The vote revealed the depth of Iraq’s political fatigue and the power of dependency politics.

13.11.2025 8

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The US and Israel’s attack may have left Iran stronger

Both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu talked of regime change in Iran. Instead they may have left the Islamic Republic stronger.

02.07.2025 10

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Iraqi Kurdistan faces a deepening economic crisis as unpaid wages pile up

Iraq’s semi-autonomous north is grappling with a severe economic crisis, with many residents forced into massive personal debt.

11.03.2025 10

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Bamo Nouri