Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
What role is Iran playing in current Middle East conflicts? Iran's cross-border presence in the Middle East is nothing new, but it has taken on increased significance in light of current events Iran • 29 Jan 24
What role is Iran playing in current Middle East conflicts? Iran's cross-border presence in the Middle East is nothing new, but it has taken on increased significance in light of current events Iran • 29 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
Are Gaza war hostage-prisoner exchanges likely to resume? The resumption of fighting means it's hard to see how or when it will be possible for the antagonists to reach further deals. Middle East • 04 Dec 23
Are Gaza war hostage-prisoner exchanges likely to resume? The resumption of fighting means it's hard to see how or when it will be possible for the antagonists to reach further deals. Middle East • 04 Dec 23
How Hamas's web of allies makes ending the war harder for Israel The fact that Hamas seems to be leading a large and relatively diverse coalition suggests Israel is not only facing a Hamas problem Military • 01 Dec 23
How Hamas's web of allies makes ending the war harder for Israel The fact that Hamas seems to be leading a large and relatively diverse coalition suggests Israel is not only facing a Hamas problem Military • 01 Dec 23
Gaza: What can aid agencies achieve during four-day ceasefire? With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefire Middle East • 24 Nov 23
Gaza: What can aid agencies achieve during four-day ceasefire? With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefire Middle East • 24 Nov 23
What does Israel's war in Gaza mean for Russia? Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from Ukraine Russia • 20 Nov 23
What does Israel's war in Gaza mean for Russia? Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from Ukraine Russia • 20 Nov 23
Should Ireland refer war in Gaza to International Criminal Court? It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7th War Crimes • 15 Nov 23
Should Ireland refer war in Gaza to International Criminal Court? It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7th War Crimes • 15 Nov 23
Inside the 'Gaza Metro', the network of Hamas tunnels under Gaza What can Israeli soldiers expect when they enter this vast network of interconnected tunnels? Military • 02 Nov 23
Inside the 'Gaza Metro', the network of Hamas tunnels under Gaza What can Israeli soldiers expect when they enter this vast network of interconnected tunnels? Military • 02 Nov 23
'A bitter war': what comes next in the Israel-Hamas conflict? Experience tells us a land war and urban warfare won't go well - and faltering international support suggests the world knows it too Military • 01 Nov 23
'A bitter war': what comes next in the Israel-Hamas conflict? Experience tells us a land war and urban warfare won't go well - and faltering international support suggests the world knows it too Military • 01 Nov 23
How Germany's support of Israel exposes limits of memorialisation There's a tendency to hold up the German process of dealing with its past as a gold standard to emulate Germany • 26 Oct 23
How Germany's support of Israel exposes limits of memorialisation There's a tendency to hold up the German process of dealing with its past as a gold standard to emulate Germany • 26 Oct 23
Israel-Hamas: an opportunity for Putin while world is distracted The conflict could divert military equipment to the Middle East rather than to Ukraine Russia • 12 Oct 23
Israel-Hamas: an opportunity for Putin while world is distracted The conflict could divert military equipment to the Middle East rather than to Ukraine Russia • 12 Oct 23
The road to a possible war between the US and Iran The current tensions in the Middle East can be traced back to the United States withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal Middle East • 18 Sep 19
The road to a possible war between the US and Iran The current tensions in the Middle East can be traced back to the United States withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal Middle East • 18 Sep 19
The roots of conflict and disaster in Yemen The world's worst man-made humanitarian disaster is down to conniving coalitions locked in callous conflicts Yemen • 11 Sep 19
The roots of conflict and disaster in Yemen The world's worst man-made humanitarian disaster is down to conniving coalitions locked in callous conflicts Yemen • 11 Sep 19
Is war inevitable between the US and Iran? Escalating tensions between the two countries could have huge ramifications for the Middle East Middle East • 28 May 19
Is war inevitable between the US and Iran? Escalating tensions between the two countries could have huge ramifications for the Middle East Middle East • 28 May 19
40 years of politics, change and protest in Iran Between reforms, populist leaders and sanctions, Iran has had a tumultuous political journey since 1979's revolution Iran • 12 Apr 19
40 years of politics, change and protest in Iran Between reforms, populist leaders and sanctions, Iran has had a tumultuous political journey since 1979's revolution Iran • 12 Apr 19
Why are Iran and Israel suddenly talking about war? The roots of today's political clashes between the two countries have their roots in an ideological conflict from 40 years ago Middle East • 25 Feb 19
Why are Iran and Israel suddenly talking about war? The roots of today's political clashes between the two countries have their roots in an ideological conflict from 40 years ago Middle East • 25 Feb 19
How Oman became a peacekeeper in the Middle East In a region of warzones and conflict, Oman has become a beacon of peace and hope Oman • 27 Nov 18
How Oman became a peacekeeper in the Middle East In a region of warzones and conflict, Oman has become a beacon of peace and hope Oman • 27 Nov 18
Does Israel's treatment of Palestinians amount to apartheid? Opinion: many of the human rights violations suffered by Palestinians today call to mind the ills of apartheid, though there are some important differences Gaza • 18 May 18
Does Israel's treatment of Palestinians amount to apartheid? Opinion: many of the human rights violations suffered by Palestinians today call to mind the ills of apartheid, though there are some important differences Gaza • 18 May 18
The long war: the United States military and the Middle East The Brainstorm long read: there are many reasons for the United States' long-term military presence in the Middle East and many of these have as much to do with economics as security. Middle East • 19 May 20
The long war: the United States military and the Middle East The Brainstorm long read: there are many reasons for the United States' long-term military presence in the Middle East and many of these have as much to do with economics as security. Middle East • 19 May 20
