After decades of offering only chaos, Baghdad is trying to become a leading force in the region. 

There’s a single thread connecting the White House approach to the region, from Syria to Saudi Arabia.

The Center for Preventive Action has compiled an accessible overview of the Afghan peace negotiations, including the U.S.-Taliban agreement, the U.S.-Afghan government joint declaration, and the ongo…

This article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com on November 7, 2018. A little more than a week ago, the drumbeat of news concerning Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder was briefly inte…