Middle East

Rebel retaking of Aleppo forces world to recalculate strains on geopolitical order

Middle East Sharmila Devi - December 6, 2024.

A stunning offensive by Syrian rebels who overran Syria’s second-largest city Aleppo on 29 November has reminded the world of the law of unintended consequences. The...

Lebanon ceasefire welcomed but Gaza war remains intractable  

Middle East Sharmila Devi - November 29, 2024.

A 60-day truce between Israel and Hezbollah that started early on 27 November was highly welcomed but other thorny issues prevail in the region, not...

Arrest warrants and a Lebanon ceasefire obscure other imminent danger in the Middle East  

Middle East Ferry Biedermann - November 28, 2024.

This past week finally had the appearance of being at least slightly positive for peace and stability in the Middle East. First there were the...

The Year of the Houthis  

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - November 23, 2024.

This was a successful year for the Houthis. While they played a part, circumstances beyond their control, such as others' reluctance to stop their destruction...

The International Criminal Court—probably the biggest loser of its decision on Netanyahu

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - November 22, 2024.

The issuing of the arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by the International Criminal Court (ICC) will further complicate relations in connection with...

Trump’s eye for a deal could remake the Middle East but Palestinians still likely to lose out

Middle East Sharmila Devi - November 15, 2024.

Donald Trump’s election victory has deepened fear among the Palestinians that their aspirations for meaningful statehood will likely be sacrificed as the president-elect has started...

Qatar's withdrawal from the peace process—maintaining influence as an important negotiator  

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - November 10, 2024.

Qatar's decision to withdraw from its mediation role has increased uncertainty in the search for peace in the Gaza Strip and undoubtedly decreased the likelihood...

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