PJ Mediahttps://pjmedia.com/barryrubin/2012/12/30/a-paradox-of-u-s-middle-east-policy-the-friend-who-acts-like-an-enemy-is-an-enemy/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:35:42 -0400A Paradox of U.S. Middle East Policy: The Friend Who Acts like an Enemy is an Enemy<![CDATA[By Barry Rubin]]>Sun, 30 Dec 2012 10:10:54 -0500<![CDATA[Barry Rubin]]>https://pjmedia.com/barry-rubin/2012/12/30/a-paradox-of-u-s-middle-east-policy-the-friend-who-acts-like-an-enemy-is-an-enemy-n133471