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Middle East war
Middle East

The collapse of national sovereignty in the Middle East

The region has come to look like — to borrow a phrase from 17th Century philosopher Thomas Hobbes — a war of all, against all

Houthis in Yemen
Middle East

Houthis v. Saudi Arabia: Round 2. This time it's regional.

After fresh clashes with the Yemeni military group, Riyadh finds itself at the center of overlapping wars and skirmishes, including Iran and Iraq

Aiming at the Gulf, Iran shoots itself in the foot
Middle East

Aiming at the Gulf, Iran shoots itself in the foot

Tehran's attacks on its Arab neighbors have increased their reliance on the US rather than reducing it

Ex-US ambassador says Palestinian state would be 'suicide' for Israel
QiOSK

Ex-US ambassador says Palestinian state would be 'suicide' for Israel

In a hearing on the Abraham Accords, witnesses lamented the end of bipartisan support for Tel Aviv

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.
Middle East

Pakistan thought it won the peace. Now, it could be dragged into war.

As events spiral in the Middle East, Riyadh may trigger its mutual defense pact with Islamabad

The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind
Middle East

The Houthi blockade puts Trump in a serious bind

The Iran-aligned group wants to halt shipping to and from Saudi Arabia, undermining a Strait of Hormuz alternative