The Fantasy of a New Middle East
Israel’s military dominance is real, but it remains contingent. Israel could sustain its war on Gaza only with American resupply of munitions.
Reason-Vision-Virtue
They Tell Us To Fear Muslims While The US Empire Terrorizes The World
Our rulers want us shaking our fists at Muslims, immigrants, disobedient governments, and members of the other mainstream political party so that
After Israel’s strike on Qatar, a strategic shift
Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar’s wealth, diplomatic clout and good relations with the Trump administration uniquely position them to
Egypt vs. Saudi Arabia—The Subtle Dispute Reshaping the Middle East
Beneath the immediate conflict lies a deeper ideological schism. MBS' modernization vision challenges the Nasserist model that has dominated Egypt for decades.
The UK should recognize a Palestinian state now
The time is right to make this symbolically important move, says Bronwen Maddox, but that should not distract attention from the most
The New Balance of Power in the Middle East
Of course, U.S. negotiations with Iran may stall, and Washington could return to a more confrontational course with Tehran. Such an outcome