Blinken's unspoken truths
The body language on his latest Mideast tour tells the tale of America's tenuous position in the region
Secretary of State Antony Blinken's latest Middle Eastern tour sought to paint a facade of confidence and reassurance on the bleak canvas of a region in crisis. But it was less of a diplomatic success and more a masterclass in the art of geopolitical charades.
As a journalist and foreign policy expert, I pay a lot of attention to what leaders say. I ofte…
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