More: Middle East
US Iran Deal Threatens Netanyahu’s Political Standing and Regional Influence
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing political and diplomatic challenges following the U.S. Iran peace framework, which critics say has weakened one...
Japan Government Pushes BOJ to Support Growth, Raising Questions Over Rate Hikes
Japan's government is preparing a long term economic strategy that calls on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to pursue monetary policies that support private...
Israel and Lebanon Discuss US Backed Troop Withdrawal Plan in Washington Talks
Israeli and Lebanese officials are discussing a U.S. backed proposal that would see Israeli troops withdraw from parts of southern Lebanon and transfer control...
Stocks Stabilize After Tech Selloff as Dollar Hits One Year High
Global stock markets steadied on Wednesday after a sharp technology driven selloff rattled investors earlier in the week. Technology shares showed signs of recovery...
The Lebanon War and the New Push for Regional Peace
The reported progress toward ending the Lebanon war is a rare diplomatic opening in a region exhausted by escalation. That is why mediation by...
Can Lebanon Israel Talks Succeed Under the Shadow of the US Iran Deal?
Lebanon and Israel are beginning a new round of direct negotiations in Washington aimed at ending months of conflict along their shared border. The...
Abraham Accords Defense Act: A Shift in Transatlantic Burden-Sharing
Two things happened within days of each other this spring, and almost nobody read them as a single story. On 26 March, Senators Ted...
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...
Inside the US-Iran Deal: What Both Sides Have Agreed So Far
The preliminary memorandum represents the first formal framework outlining how Washington and Tehran intend to move from military confrontation toward diplomacy.
While many details remain...
Iran Deal Sparks Market Rally, but ECB Says Inflation Risks Persist
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde welcomed news of a preliminary US-Iran peace agreement that could lead to the reopening of the Strait of...