Hint: It’s not the governments.
The Groups that Actually Run the Middle East
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Lebanon
Netanyahu’s Ambitions Undermine Biden’s Middle East Strategy
Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is disrupting the Biden attempt to prevent a regional war.
Target: Iran
The Israeli government has never tried to hide its larger objective: weaken the sponsor of Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israel is really fighting against Iran.
Six Things to Know As Israel Ramps Up Its Assault on Lebanon
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have long been linked to violence in Gaza — that’s why a ceasefire is key to resolving both conflicts.
Why, in its Current Duel with Israel, Hezbollah will Prevail, as in 2006
The massive destruction caused by Israel’s air force, the national unity that the invasion forged behind Hezbollah, and Hezbollah’s political and military tactics enabled it to inflict Israel’s first major defeat.
A Ceasefire Is Not Enough in Gaza
Israel is escalating in the West Bank, against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and against Iran. The Biden administration must put maximum pressure on its ally.
Israel’s New Assassination Campaign Could Set Middle East Further Aflame
The likelihood of an expanding regional war is now exponentially higher—with the danger of a much more direct conflict between Israel and Iran, and the possibility of even greater direct U.S. involvement.
If Impoverished Countries Can Host Millions of Refugees, the U.S. Can Welcome a Few Thousand
The factors that drive displacement are often complex, but welcoming refugees isn’t.
As the Decade Closes, the Power of Protest Endures
Despite the dashed hopes of the early 2010s, social movements are still winning important fights — and building a framework for human survival.
Rivers of Dust: The Future of Water and the Middle East
Without international diplomacy, the Middle East is going to run out of water — and it won’t be alone.