Middle East
Forget 'peace,' did Abraham Accords set stage for Israel-Gaza conflict?
Almost every assumption that undergirded the Israel-Arab normalization agreements was disastrously wrong, and now we are paying the price.
October 20, 2023
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Middle East
Biden’s Middle East deal is a disaster
Saudi Arabia has recognized Washington’s anxiety about losing its position to China and is pressing for major concessions.
September 27, 2023
Middle East
The Abraham Accords are no victory for religious tolerance
Some sell the agreements as reducing 'Muslim-Jewish antipathy,' but they have also served to further entrench the Sunni-Shi'a divide.
September 11, 2023
Africa
Sudan on fire: a tortuous transition and power struggle fueled by outsiders
Focused too much on Khartoum’s normalization with Israel, Washington finds itself with limited influence.
April 18, 2023
Middle East
For the UAE and others, its business as usual with Israel
Tel Aviv's far-right government has caught flak across the Arab world, but Abu Dhabi has shown no interest in rolling back the Abraham Accords.
January 17, 2023
Middle East
What’s Israel's next move if the Iran nuclear deal fails?
Without the JCPOA, war is clearly on the horizon, and it’s unclear whether there is a plan B.
September 26, 2022
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