Sinwar’s Death and the Escalating Gaza Conflict
While Israel celebrated Yahya Sinwar’s death as a form of justice, the removal of the Hamas leader did little to resolve the wider dynamics fueling the Gaza conflict.
Beijing Agreement Complicates “Day After” Planning in Gaza War
The Beijing Agreement represents a credible competing vision for what post-war Gaza will look like, backed by the diplomatic weight of China and Russia. But all best-laid plans are moot in the face of a new escalation in Lebanon.
Biden Ambiguous as Israel and Hezbollah Hurtle toward Escalation
Escalating turmoil on Israel’s northern border underscores an urgent need for leaders who can transcend entrenched positions and envision a future free from perpetual conflict.
The Gaza Conflict and US-Caribbean Relations
Washington’s Israel policy is weighing on CARICOM views of the United States, but moral and ethical questions are not fully eclipsing longer-term imperatives in foreign policymaking.
Bracing for Middle East Instability
A whole-of-region approach from Washington and its allies is the only remedy to a Middle East hurdling toward chaos.
India-Middle East Relations Unsettled by Gaza Conflict
The Gaza conflict is shaking up India’s relations with various Middle East players after years of diplomatic advances.
Red Sea Shipping Crisis Exposes a Weak Point of Global Maritime Trade
Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea are exposing some key vulnerabilities in maritime trade and causing a re-think of anti-drone warfare.
Iran: The Real Beneficiary of The Gaza Conflict
The Gaza conflict has advanced several of Iran’s regional goals. Reversing the trend will require coordination from Washington and its Arab allies.
Gaza Conflict: Future Prospects for a Fragile Ceasefire
A four-day humanitarian pause has brought about a much-needed humanitarian reprieve and release of hostages, but don’t expect it to last beyond Monday.
Middle East on the Brink: Why the Gaza Conflict Must Stop
The ongoing violence in Gaza carries a plethora of risks, not least of which is a brutal regional war.