Middle East

The fall of Syria’s Assad could be the start of a regional realignment  

Middle East Ferry Biedermann - December 12, 2024.

The fall of the Assad regime in Syria is reverberating throughout the Middle East and beyond and might well reshape the region in the coming...

Turkey is the biggest beneficiary of the Syria resolution

Turkey Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - December 8, 2024.

While the Syrian government crumbled under the onslaught of opposition troops, and Bashar al-Assad fled the country, Turkey emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the...

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...

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