Middle East
Will Gulf states turn to Israel for protection from Iran?
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
May 01, 2026
Threats from Tehran and regional uncertainty are reshaping regional security, but not all Gulf states are moving in the same direction
By putting the onus on the Lebanese military, the US risks sparking civil strife
Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a true Great Power war
German Chancellor Merz might be right that the US has been humiliated. But he needs to look in the mirror, too.
Is Trump running out of time to end the war before the American economy catches up?
The warmaking president is shedding his base. But the last ones on the MAGA bus may be the first to leap off at any sign of political trouble.
