Show Notes
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Middle East Regional Tensions Jonathan Schanzer details a lethal church attack in Karak, Jordan, and subsequent border clashes with Syria. He raises concerns regarding Syria’s fast-expanding military composed of former jihadists. Meanwhile, ongoing Houthi strikes pressure Saudi Arabia into diplomatic outreach, as potential US military action against Iran looms after the election. (2)
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