Brett McGurk

Brett McGurk

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Brett McGurk is a seasoned diplomat and expert in Middle Eastern affairs, having served as Special Presidential Envoy for the Global Coalition to Counter ISIS and in various roles within the U.S. government. Known for his deep understanding of the region's complexities, McGurk played a crucial role in negotiations during the Biden administration, particularly in working alongside Steve Witkoff to broker a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.

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Brett McGurk pointed out the high price the U.S. is paying for concessions to Iran.

Trumps Niederlage ist Chance für eine Rückbesinnung auf die Zweistaatenlösung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Iran’s forever war: Deal or no deal, Iran’s challenge to America will outlast Trump
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-05-28
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Gen. David Petraeus and Brett McGurk break down the situation in Iran.

What tonight’s Texas Senate primaries could mean for the Senate majority in 2027
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-04
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Analysis: Ten issues that matter most in the Iran conflict and what to watch next
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-03-02
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Brett McGurk, Biden's advisor, criticized Netanyahu's remarks.

"לא הייתה לנו מספיק תחמושת, ולוחמים נפלו": דברי נתניהו
ידיעות אחרונות (Yedioth Ahronoth / ynet)·IsraelIsrael· 2026-01-27
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Brett McGurk was identified as the one who came up with the SDG formula.

Tarihi kırılma anı... SDG tasfiye ediliyor | Abdulkadir SELVİ Köşe Yazısı
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-01-22
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

3 reasons the current Iran protests are different from previous uprisings
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-01-13
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Brett McGurk, a CNN global affairs analyst, said as a former negotiator his first thought was the call may have been leaked by a foreign intelligence service.

Trump brushes off concerns about Witkoff’s interactions with Russians
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-26
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Nuclear threats are worsening. Why?
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-11-03
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CNN analyst Brett McGurk discusses whether the US strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast are legal.

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-19
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CNN analyst Brett McGurk discusses whether the US strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast are legal.

Venezuelan President Maduro accuses Trump of trying to overthrow countries
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-18
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CNN analyst Brett McGurk discusses whether these strikes are legal.

Israel extends detention of prominent Palestinian medic
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-18
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CNN analyst Brett McGurk discusses whether these strikes are legal.

CNN visits German weapon maker
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-18
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Why Hamas remains the greatest threat to Trump’s Gaza plan
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-17
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CNN analyst Brett McGurk discusses whether US military strikes on drug trafficking boats are legal.

CNN investigates newborn baby girl buried alive in India
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-17
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CNN's Brett McGurk analyzes the complicated questions facing Israel and Gaza after the ceasefire signing.

Three key focuses for a successful Gaza deal
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-14
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Brett McGurk noted that Hamas exploited the ceasefire to regain control in Gaza.

Γάζα: Τα τρία κρίσιμα ερωτήματα της επόμενης ημέρας
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-14
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CNN's Brett McGurk analyzes the complicated questions facing Israel and Gaza after the ceasefire signing.

Trump: ‘I’m not sure I’m going to be able to make heaven’
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-14
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Next 24 hours: Three things to watch on Gaza deal
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-13
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Beginning of the endgame in Gaza
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-09
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Can Trump really win a Nobel Peace Prize? Yes. Here’s how
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-08
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Why 2026 could be one of the most pivotal years in a generation
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-23
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Brett McGurk is a CNN global affairs analyst who served in senior national security positions under Presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

Three reasons Israel’s attack against Hamas in Doha was shocking
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-09-10
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