U.S. support for Israeli strikes across the Middle East has shaken up regional politics in surprising ways.
Is Saudi Arabia Under Pakistan’s Nuclear Umbrella Now?
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Middle East & North Africa
The Transatlantic Rift Over Gaza’s Future
Europe wants to reduce the suffering in Gaza. The U.S. is focused on security.
How Political Systems Decide Who Lives and Who Dies
Sheikh Hasina, Saddam Hussein, and Donald Trump all faced system change. They also have faced different outcomes.
Trump Shifts to Monarchy Promotion in Middle East
Forget about democracy promotion. The Trump administration is advocating for monarchy.
The State of Palestine Must Exist: An Interview With Gershon Baskin
Israel will never be secure if Palestine is not free. Palestine will never be free if Israel is not secure.
Iraq’s Militias Are Trading Bullets for Ballots, and Winning
The ballot box in Iraq, once a symbol of peace, has become just another way to reload.
Iraq’s Upcoming Elections Could Be a Turning Point
But that depends in part on whether Washington reads the moment correctly.
Terms of Surrender: The Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice in Palestine
A look at three possible tracks for a negotiated end to the genocide in Gaza.
Peace in Gaza Depends on Palestinians’ Right to Remain—and Return
Trump’s peace plan includes a promise not to expel any Palestinians from Gaza. Can’t that promise be kept?
Gaza’s Environmental Emergency: The Threat Beneath the Truce
No ceasefire alone can neutralize a creeping ecological collapse that could undermine any durable peace.