Middle East- Page 5

September 24, 2026

The New Economics of War at Sea

Two very different maritime wars are rewriting some of the oldest assumptions about naval power. In the Black Sea, Ukraine has demonstrated that a country with virtually no conventional fleet can impose

Middle East·Opinion

September 21, 2026

Yemen’s War Just Moved. The Question is What Moves Next

For nearly three years, the front lines of Yemen’s civil war barely stirred. A U.N.-brokered truce, agreed in April 2022, never became a peace deal, but it did something almost as valuable

Africa·Asia·Middle East·Opinion

September 13, 2026

BRICS 2026 is Proof That Diplomacy Still Works

In our fractured world, the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi, India, produced something that has become rare in high politics: a long, negotiated text that every member accepted. The New Delhi

What Trump’s Upcoming Meet with Syrian President Means for the Middle East

President Donald Trump’s decision to host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House later this week marks a historic moment in Middle Eastern diplomacy and signals a dramatic reset in U.S.

November 2, 2025

Americas·Explainer·Middle East

Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ for Middle East as Final Gaza Hostages Freed

In a moment thick with symbolism and political theater, U.S. President Donald Trump stood before Israel’s Knesset on Monday and proclaimed what he called “the historic dawn of the new Middle East.”

October 13, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

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

October 13, 2025

Middle East·Opinion

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

October 11, 2025

Americas·Middle East·Opinion

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.

September 27, 2025

Explainer·Middle East

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

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Middle East- Page 5

The New Economics of War at Sea

Yemen’s War Just Moved. The Question is What Moves Next

BRICS 2026 is Proof That Diplomacy Still Works

What Trump’s Upcoming Meet with Syrian President Means for the Middle East

Trump Declares ‘New Dawn’ for Middle East as Final Gaza Hostages Freed

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

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