Middle East
Regional security, proxy networks, escalation risk, and conflict diplomacy across the Middle East.
181 Dispatches
Benjamin Netanyahu: The Life and Legacy of Israel's Longest-Serving Prime Minister
A comprehensive profile of Benjamin Netanyahu covering his family roots, military service, political career, and the controversies defining Israel's
Global Flashpoints: Israeli Strikes, Ukrainian Drones, and Chinese Espionage
An in-depth analysis of recent geopolitical events, including Israeli airstrikes in Syria, Ukrainian drone swarms in Russia, and Chinese espionage in New
The Resurgence of the Syrian Civil War: Escalating Violence in 2024
Discover how the Syrian Civil War is restarting in 2024, driven by an ISIS resurgence, lucrative drug trades, and escalating regional violence.
Israel's Raids in the West Bank: What Happened, and Why It Matters
Israel launched its largest West Bank military operation in decades across Jenin, Tulkarem, Tubas, and Nablus. Here is what happened and why it matters.
How Many Have Really Died in Gaza? An Analysis of the Death Toll
An analysis of Gaza's contested death toll, examining MoH data, the Lancet letter's 186,000 claim, and what researchers say about the true casualty count.
America Isn't Ready for a Major War — Here's Why That Should Worry You
The Commission on the National Defense Strategy warns the US is unprepared for a major conflict. Key findings on military gaps, adversary strength, and
A Major Middle East Conflict May Have Just Begun
Analysis of the massive Israel-Hezbollah exchange on August 25, 2024, including preemptive IDF strikes, Hezbollah rocket salvos, and regional implications.
America’s Middle East Peace Plan: A Framework to End the Israel-Hamas War
Analyze President Biden's three-stage Middle East peace plan aimed at securing a ceasefire, returning hostages, and ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Blackwater: Portrait of America's Most Notorious Private Military Contractor
From Navy SEAL training grounds to the Nisour Square massacre and beyond — the full history of Blackwater, America's most infamous private military
Iran's President Died in a Helicopter Crash — Here's Why It Matters
Analysis of President Ebrahim Raisi's death in a helicopter crash, the succession crisis it triggered, and what it means for Iran and the Middle East.
Stuxnet: The Cyber Weapon That Destroyed Iran's Nuclear Programme
How the US and Israel built Stuxnet, the world's first digital weapon, to sabotage Iran's nuclear enrichment centrifuges at Natanz from the inside.
Iran's Attack on Israel: Is the Middle East About to Go to War?
Analysis of Iran's unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel in April 2024, its tactical outcomes, historical context, and risk of wider Middle