John Toolan Jr.
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Iran
October 2, 2020
Rolling Back Iran in Iraq
A new government in Iraq may be the kickstart the United States needs to reset its relations with Baghdad and rollback Iranian influence. Iran’s...
John Toolan Jr. • RealClearDefense
China
October 2, 2020
China in the Eastern Mediterranean
Over the past decade, we’ve seen great power jockeying return to the Eastern Mediterranean with China using its deep pockets to secure influence with...
John Toolan Jr. • RealClearDefense
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