Shia
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August 10, 2015
April 20, 2015
More military and diplomatic support for Arab dictators not only keeps damaging the U.S.’ image among democratically-oriented Sunnis, but also fans the fire raging in the hearts and minds of the Shia population.
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April 20, 2015
Javad Rad says the U.S. is "betting on the wrong horse" in the Middle East.