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The Ahmadinejad Option

The idea that Israel and the United States might back Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a coup has drawn guffaws from several different groups.

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The Vulture’s Advantage

Iran’s strategy of destruction can’t be allowed to defeat the UAE’s promise of prosperity.