From Biden to Trump: Off-Ramp or Accelerator to Middle East Conflict?
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From Biden to Trump: Off-Ramp or Accelerator to Middle East Conflict?

How President Biden and President Trump manage their handoff, both their separate administrations and together during the transition, will have a powerful impact on whether forces of escalation or de-escalation in the Middle East prevail.

Andrew Miller

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