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strikeAug 27, 2026

The Impossible Middle East

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The Middle East is no stranger to conflict. But even by its standards, the last six months have been extraordinarily chaotic.

Source: Dina Esfandiary; Becca Wasser; Ziad Daoud — Read the full report

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  • Dina Esfandiary; Becca Wasser; Ziad DaoudBy Dina Esfandiary; Becca Wasser; Ziad Daoud

    The Middle East is no stranger to conflict. But even by its standards, the last six months have been extraordinarily chaotic. Ever since the United States and Israel went to war against Iran on February 28, countries in the region have faced cycles of drone and missile strikes ag…

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