Middle East

While wars rage on, women wage peace in the Middle East

By Marcy Grossman

On International Women’s Day this year, the world needs more voices echoing the resounding calls for peace and justice in the face of ongoing conflicts.

State of the Order: Assessing November 2023

The State of the Order breaks down the month's most important events impacting the democratic world order.

A year ago, Beijing brokered an Iran-Saudi deal. How does détente look today?

By Giorgio Cafiero

Tehran and Riyadh saw dialogue as the only viable way to reduce tensions, and realized that further escalating hostilities would not advance either’s national interest. 

Netanyahu might be losing ground, but his politics still resonate with most Israelis

By Ksenia Svetlova

Polls show that the Israeli public is torn on many issues, but trust in Netanyahu’s government is not one of them.

China’s Law of the Sea in the Middle East

By Atlantic Council

Isaac Kardon joins us as we dive deep into the activities of China's People's Liberation Army Navy in international and MENA waters. We'll also explore China's ambitions in global waters, ranging from deep-sea mining to infrastructure development with dual-use functionality to achieve civil-military integration.

Global China Newsletter: Two Sessions, zero reasons for economic optimism?

By Dexter Tiff Roberts

The second 2024 edition of the Global China Newsletter.

The lost humanity of the crisis in Gaza

By Jonathan Panikoff

Supporters of Israel and of the Palestinians should work to acknowledge the pain, fear, and legitimate moral convictions of those with whom they so vehemently disagree.

Ukraine needs enhanced air defenses as Russia expands missile arsenal

By Olivia Yanchik

With Russia now reportedly receiving missiles from both Iran and North Korea, it is time for Ukraine’s partners to step up their own deliveries of air defense systems, writes Olivia Yanchik.