World Unfiltered: Is There A Turkish “Grand Strategy”?
Turkey’s Erdoğan Government is in a web of international and domestic conflicts: does Ankara have a “grand strategy” or is just jumping from fire to fire?
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Author: Scott Lucas
“Constructive” Indirect Nuclear Talks — But Differing Projections — Among Iran, US, & Other Powers
All sides speak of “constructive” nuclear talks between Iran, US, and other powers in Vienna, but they put different glosses on 1st indirect discussions.
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Coronavirus: Amid Surge, Iran Leadership Rattled by No Vaccine Rollout
Amid a feared “fourth wave” of Iran’s Coronavirus pandemic, the Supreme Leader has quietly withdrawn his objection to import of a UK vaccine.
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UPDATED: Iran Officials Avoid Blame of Revolutionary Guards Over Ukraine Jet Shootdown
Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization formally blames air defense operator for shootdown of Ukraine passnger jet, avoiding any citation of Revolutionary Guards.
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The Last Hurrah Podcast: The “Irish Way” in US Politics
James Barrett on how and why Irish Americans became so successful in US politics, and why that power diminished in the first half of the 20th century
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Coronavirus: Fauci Counters “Bizarre” Attacks from Senior Republicans
Dr. Anthony Fauci, top White House Coronavirus expert, responds to “bizarre” attacks from senior Republicans: “I can’t be bothered with getting distracted.”
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