Middle East

October 13, 2025

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

By any political measure, President Donald Trump’s arrival in Israel this week marks a moment of extraordinary theater. He lands to what is expected to be a hero’s welcome, credited with brokering

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

October 11, 2025

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

In the swirl of diplomacy surrounding the Israel-Hamas peace accord, much of the spotlight has fallen on President Donald Trump. But behind the scenes, another player — the tiny Gulf state of

Explainer·Middle East

September 27, 2025

Global Recognition of Palestine Rises, But Peace Stays Elusive

A growing number of countries — now more than 160 — have formally recognized a Palestinian state. In just the past week, the United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Australia joined the list.

Why Norway’s Fund Divested from 11 Israeli Companies; and What’s Next

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest with assets of about $2 trillion, announced it had divested from 11 Israeli companies and terminated contracts with all external asset managers overseeing Israeli investments.

August 12, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

Just the other day I read somewhere: “You don’t make peace with your friends, you make peace with your enemies”. It sounds noble, even wise. But it’s a phrase that makes sense

August 6, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

China’s ‘Plausible Deniability’ on Arms Is Cracking; Next Stop Iran?

China has long maintained that it does not supply arms to any party at war – a central tenet of its “noninterference” foreign policy. But in recent years, Beijing has repeatedly faced

August 1, 2025

Asia·Middle East·Opinion

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

On Wednesday, Israeli airstrikes shook Damascus, striking the headquarters of Syria’s Defense Ministry in one of the boldest attacks in years. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz justified the strikes, declaring, “The warnings

July 17, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, Iran launched 10 ballistic missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on Monday, targeting one of the United States’ most strategic

June 24, 2025

Americas·Middle East·News

Trump’s Iran Strike: Strategic Gamble or Necessary Boldness?

In the wake of President Trump’s recent decision to launch a full-scale strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the geopolitical axis of the Middle East has shifted dramatically—and perhaps irrevocably. Just over a

June 24, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

The U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites mark a historic escalation in the long-running conflict, triggered by recent Israeli-Iranian hostilities and stalled diplomacy. While the immediate military objective was to cripple Iran’s

June 22, 2025

Americas·Explainer·Middle East

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

By any measure, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been one of the most consequential figures in modern Middle Eastern history. As Iran’s Supreme Leader for over three decades, his rule has defined the

June 20, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

Why the U.S. Must Act to Dismantle Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility

In the shadow of Iran’s Alvand Mountain, near the city of Qom, lies a facility that has quietly become the fulcrum of global nuclear anxiety. The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant—heavily fortified, deeply

June 17, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

The Recent Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran

The past days have seen a dramatic escalation in the long-standing hostilities between Israel and Iran, culminating in direct missile exchanges and airstrikes that have alarmed the world and raised fears of

June 14, 2025

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Middle East

Trump’s Israel Gamble: Between Triumph and Fragility

Qatar’s Quiet Victory: How a Gulf State Turned from Pariah to Peacemaker

Global Recognition of Palestine Rises, But Peace Stays Elusive

Why Norway’s Fund Divested from 11 Israeli Companies; and What’s Next

Why Peace Remains Elusive—Because Israel’s Enemies Never Wanted It

China’s ‘Plausible Deniability’ on Arms Is Cracking; Next Stop Iran?

Can Syria Survive the Sweida Crisis – or Will Israel Push It Over the Edge?

Missile Strike on US Base Signals Calculated Response by Iran

Trump’s Iran Strike: Strategic Gamble or Necessary Boldness?

U.S. Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Heartland; What Comes Next?

The Supreme Void: The Middle East After Khamenei

Why the U.S. Must Act to Dismantle Iran’s Fordow Nuclear Facility

The Recent Missile Exchanges Between Israel and Iran

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