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Eldar Mamedov

It's time for Iran and Israel to talk
Middle East

It's time for Iran and Israel to talk

It's an unlikely scenario but Tel Aviv and Tehran will have to come to a modicum of co-existence at some point before all out war breaks out

Europe's hopelessly murky, mixed messaging on restraint
Europe

Europe's hopelessly murky, mixed messaging on restraint

Internal divisions on culpability for the current strife in the Middle East make the EU’s calls for calm a little flat

How will Europe respond to Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria?
Europe

How will Europe respond to Israeli strike on Iran's consulate in Syria?

The EU has leverage over Tel Aviv, but it has so far been unable to use it

Latvia suggests it must 'destroy' Russia. That's not helpful.
Europe

Latvia suggests it must 'destroy' Russia. That's not helpful.

Euro pronouncements about taking on Moscow only put the situation back on an escalatory path

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic
Middle East

Iran elections: Hardliners have grip, but foreign policy leans pragmatic

The ultra conservatives were firmly placed to win, but despite rhetoric, there’s no push for war