Middle East

Larence Haas Iran is destabilizing the region and upending the global order. Washington and its allies must focus on developing a comprehensive plan of action. Iran’s latest nuclear and ballistic missile advances make Israel’s war with Hamas and America’s skirmishing with Iranian proxy forces look like regional sideshows …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh The upcoming meeting between King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Joe Biden is not merely a diplomatic visit; it holds the weight of a nation’s plea for peace and stability. Amidst the chaos and devastation of the Israeli war in the Gaza Strip, …

Victoria Coates and Brett Shearer Quite simply, UNRWA is fundamentally compromised, and its activities are fundamentally at odds with its stated purpose of providing educational, health, and other services to Palestinians. In fact, UNRWA is part of the vicious cycle of violence orchestrated by Hamas Critics of the …

Michael DiCiana As 2024 begins, the global threat to American interests is on the rise as the interests of adversaries continue to align. However, Washington policymakers appear either unable or uninterested in displaying resolve As 2024 begins, the global threat to American interests is on the rise as …

To counter Pakistan’s security and economic challenges, it is imperative to restrain the military within its constitutional role, curbing unwarranted interference in politics, and addressing instances where the military’s institutional interests supersede broader national interests. Pakistan, the world’s fifth most populous country and a nuclear-armed nation, grapples with …

Dr. Shehab Al Makahleh In the complex landscape of Israeli-Palestinian relations, the Palestinian leadership finds itself at a critical juncture. It is a moment that demands an irreversible shift away from an Israeli-American-dictated process and a break from old routines. Simultaneously, the Jordanian leadership faces an unenviable dilemma, …

Ilan Berman The United States, Winston Churchill is said to have remarked circa 1944, can be counted on to do the right thing once it has exhausted every other available option.   Back then, the British Prime Minister was talking about America’s belated entry into the Second World …

Dov Zakeim Iran behaves as if it is a safe haven because it has thus far successfully deterred an American attack on its soil. As long as Tehran continues to do so, it will not cease to support its proxies, and they, in turn, will continue to attack …

The Iraqi government has been in a delicate position since a group of Iranian-backed Iraqi militias began launching attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq and Syria on Oct. 18. Syrian state media reported that there were casualties from the strikes but did not give a number. Rami Abdurrahman, …