Dithering US sidelined in new power structure

Despite their difference Iran and Russia are both becoming big players in the Middle

Dithering US sidelined in new power structure
Wed, 10 Jan, 2018 - 00:00

Despite their difference Iran and Russia are both becoming big players in the Middle

East, sidelining Trump’s America. Josh Cohen looks at the shape of politics in the region.

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