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October 19, 2016November 3, 2016

Why the hell is Yemen shooting at the U.S. Navy?

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May 25, 2015May 25, 2015

Thinking the Unthinkable: When Will It Make Sense To Divide Iraq?

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January 12, 2015January 14, 2015

Al-Qaeda Returns: Or, Why The Hell Hasn’t Al-Qaeda In Yemen Been Dealt With?

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