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Iran could be the ‘savior’ of the Middle East. If it wants to, that is. The conflict between Sunni and Shia, ‘dating back to the seventh-century dispute over who was meant to be the Prophet Muhammad’s rightful successor, is the most consequential in the Middle East because it is so profound and elemental. But precisely because it is so intractable, [...]

In his first meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, U.S. President Barack Obama called publicly for Netanyahu to stop building new settlements in the West Bank, as well as put an end to the difficult humanitarian situation in Gaza. Netanyahu, on his part, put the emphasis on the danger posed by Iran’s nuclear program, preferring [...]