U.S official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told Associated Press that the military had prepared for limited strikes on Iran and that approval was withdrawn.. ..…

Prior to rejoining Crisis Group, first  Robert Malley served in Obama as Special Assistant to President, Senior Adviser to President for Counter-ISIL Campaign,  and White House Coordinator for Middle East, North Africa and Gulf region. ..…

Washington has, on one hand, promoted unilateralism during the presidency of Donald Trump, and on the other hand, has caused irreparable harm to the diplomatic relations of the world.. ..…

Amanda Sloat is Robert Bosch fellow in Center on United States and Europe at Brookings. She is also fellow with Project on Europe and Transatlantic Relationship at Harvard Kennedy School's Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. ..…