Brett McGurk

Brett McGurk served as a top national security advisor under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, and Joe Biden. He is also the author of the book, Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7th Hostages.

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  1. How Biden Averted a War With Iran

    In April 2024, the U.S. military helped avoid a wider conflict in the Middle East by working with Israel to defeat an Iranian missile attack.

    An image of explosions in the sky over Tel Aviv buildings during Iran’s April 2024 missile attack.
    Tomer Neuberg / Xinhua / Getty
  2. China’s Risky Middle East Bet

    Beijing believes it can focus on economic development and avoid any role in political affairs—but that assumption will likely prove naive.

    United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum arrives to a welcoming banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 26, 2019
    Jason Lee / Reuters