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Middle East

Why Israel is now turning its sights on Turkey

An intensified rivalry between the two Middle East powers is not a question of 'if' but 'how'

'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza
Middle East

'Devastating' Arab stalemate over what 'to do' about Gaza

Irreconcilable visions among Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf States, plus Israel and the US, condemn the Strip and its people to ruins

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Middle East

Why Arab leaders aren't helping the Palestinians in Gaza

As the world watches, they see a number of powerful governments virtually on the sidelines.

Bahrain: The only Arabs to join US Red Sea task force
Middle East

Bahrain: The only Arabs to join US Red Sea task force

The Houthis are attacking in their backyard, but other Gulf state nations have their reasons for holding back

Syria's stakes in the Israel-Gaza war
Middle East

Syria's stakes in the Israel-Gaza war

The war is helping al Assad emerge from pariah status, but Israel's bombing and the threat of expansion poses serious threats

US ceasefire veto draws major backlash in Doha
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US ceasefire veto draws major backlash in Doha

Arab leaders cite Western double standards and need for new global order to challenge status quo