The article argues that Canada must develop a coherent foreign policy toward the Middle East to protect its national interests. Author Adam Katz highlights Ottawa's lack of a defined strategy, which has led to reactive diplomacy rather than proactive engagement. He emphasizes that Canada's involvement in global affairs requires clarity on key issues: identifying allies, defining unacceptable threats, and articulating the desired regional order post-conflict. The piece connects Middle Eastern events to domestic impacts like energy prices, trade disruptions, and rising extremism in Canadian communities. Katz criticizes the government for prioritizing diplomatic language over strategic goals, noting that vague calls for de-escalation obscure Canada's true interests. He stresses the need for a policy framework that addresses both security and economic concerns, particularly with regard to Israel as a strategic partner. The author warns that without clear objectives, Canada risks losing influence in international affairs while failing to address domestic challenges linked to global instability.

via The Hill News — Journalist Charbel A. Antoun argues that recent proposals for President Trump to declare victory in the Iran war represent a fourth failed attempt at rebranding success despite the unfulfilled primary objective of eliminating Iran's nuclear program.

via Home - CBSNews.com — Senator John Kennedy said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that he supports President Trump's goals in Iran and believes the U.S. should "stay the course" in the region, but said officials should share more information about the conflict with the American public. He also explained why he doesn't yet support the U.S.' civil nuclear power deal with Saudi Arabia, and he called for the passage of the SAVE America Act, the contentious elections-related bill championed by Mr. Trump.

via The Hill News — President Trump is ramping up hostilities with Iran again, but critics question whether renewed U.S. military action can change the fundamental shape of the conflict. If it fails to do so, Trump could end up even more deeply entangled in an issue that is unpopular with the American people as the clock ticks down to…

Biden administration aims for Middle East stability through regional integration and support for Israel.

Syria’s civil war evolved into a global proxy battlefield, reshaping U.S., Russia, Iran, and Saudi influence in the Middle East.

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