Israel and Iran Signal Escalation in Syrian Civil War
Tensions left to simmer for most of the war are now boiling over as Israel grapples with the possibility of a long-term Iranian presence in southern Syria.
Global Forecast (01-24-2018)
Erdogan threatens to expand Turkey’s campaign against Syria’s Kurds, China mulls SOE reform (again), and a grassroots upsurge in the SPD calls German coalition talks into question.
Interview: Anton Salman on the Future of the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Anton Salman, the mayor of Bethlehem, in his first interview in 2018: starting from the “Siege of the Nativity church,” passing through Donald Trump’s declaration about Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, ending with the future of Palestine.
The Rebirth of Russia’s Global Interests
In a case of history repeating, Moscow is making new diplomatic inroads into both the DPRK crisis and the Israel-Palestine peace process.
Protests Erupt in Cities across Tunisia
Just days from the anniversary of former president Zine El Abadine Ben Ali stepping down, protesters are flooding the streets in the cradle of the Arab Spring.
Revisiting Hamas-Fatah Reconciliation
Will the Jerusalem embassy move be boon or bane to Hamas-Fatah reconciliation?
US Threatens to Cut Palestinian Authority Funding
The Trump administration’s threats against the Palestinian Authority might impact the peace process in ways that were never intended.
Outlook 2018: Energy Prices
Will the energy market of 2018 take its cues from the bearish 2016, or the bullish 2017?