Israel’s invasion of Lebanon is disrupting the Biden attempt to prevent a regional war.
Netanyahu’s Ambitions Undermine Biden’s Middle East Strategy
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Middle East & North Africa
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.
The Sphinx and the Sultan
Biden’s bear hug of Netanyahu caused Washington’s Mideast policy to crash and burn.
Does Iran Want to Revive Nuclear Deal with West?
Even if Iran is willing, a new deal is not going to be easy.
WEOG: The UN’s Settler-Colonial Bloc
A UN grouping anchored by the Anglo countries, Israel, and European states wields disproportionate power to undermine human rights and international law.
Beyond Realism: How the Global South Can Shape a More Moral Internationalism
South Africa’s experience with apartheid has given its foreign policy a uniquely moral frame.
The Olympic Refugee Team Was an Inspiration — And Also a Tragedy
For all the triumph of this year’s team of refugee competitors, their presence spoke to the need to end global mass displacement.