Middle East

Will Europe hold its nerve to sanction Israel?

Middle East Sharmila Devi - June 6, 2025.

Amid reports of US displeasure with European chatter of announcing the recognition of a Palestinian state at a UN conference on 17 June, it looks...

The American proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza – an attempt to redefine priorities in the conflict

Middle East Tomorrow's Affairs Staff - May 30, 2025.

The US administration's announcement of a proposed 60-day ceasefire in Gaza came shortly after a serious incident was documented on 28 May—the forced entry of...

What does Trump's visit reveal about the ambitions of the Gulf states?

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 26, 2025.

Donald Trump visited Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar and reached agreements that go beyond the scope of traditional trade or diplomacy. Almost two...

Is Israel still the central pillar of US foreign policy in the Middle East?

Middle East Shlomo Ben-Ami - May 21, 2025.

Israel’s government decided last week to expand its military offensive against Hamas – an effort that, it notes, may include “seizing” Gaza. It is a brutal...

Europe changes course - Syria gets a chance, Israel a warning

Middle East The Editorial Board - May 21, 2025.

The European Council adopted two decisions that marked a significant change in the European Union's policy towards the Middle East. The lifting of almost all...

The Kingdom's AI Gambit

Technology Elise Quevedo - May 18, 2025.

Saudi Arabia's latest move indicates that AI leadership is way past the West or East. And top tech giants believe that too. Saudi Arabia's His Royal...

Trump and Netanyahu, still a lethal double act

Middle East Ferry Biedermann - May 15, 2025.

Donald Trump sidestepping Israel during his trip to the Middle East, his first foreign outing since taking office, is symbolic on many levels. Mostly, though,...

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