Middle East & Africa
The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy
The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran deserves cautious support, not celebration. Its most important promise is immediate and...
The US-Iran Memorandum and the Coercion It Leaves in Place
On 17 June, at a dinner hosted by Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles, Donald Trump put his signature to a memorandum of...
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Reaches Final Phase Without First Trust
Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has announced that the national conference will begin in Addis Ababa on July 15, 2026. In ordinary diplomatic language, this...
China’s stance on the US-Iran agreement and its terms
Beijing warmly welcomes the peace agreement and memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, considering it an important step toward de-escalating regional...
The War That Changed the Middle East: Iran’s Rise as a Regional Power
The confrontation between Iran, Israel, and the United States may mark a strategic turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics. As Tehran moves from a...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks: Key Issues Both Sides Must Resolve for a Deal
Iran and the United States have reached a deal to end their conflicts, which may lead to discussions about Iran's nuclear program. There are...
Lebanon Is Not Netanyahu’s Escape Route
There is a familiar cruelty in the way Lebanon is treated whenever Israel wants to change the regional conversation. A village becomes a message....
Why Iran Needs Lebanon for Leverage Against the US
Iran is actively trying to maintain its influence in Lebanon, making the country's situation a key part of its negotiations with the U. S....
Could Hormuz Reopening Trigger an OPEC Crisis?
The Strait of Hormuz has long been the most important chokepoint in global energy markets, carrying nearly one fifth of the world's oil and...
The Shifting Sands of Middle Eastern Order: Diplomacy, Rivalry, and the Search for Stability
A Region in Recalibration
The Middle East rarely offers stillness, but the current moment carries a particular quality of transition. The fragile and controversial Abraham...