Middle East and North Africa

Dangerous manoeuvres: How Israel and Iran are preparing for Trump 2.0

As Donald Trump prepares for his second US presidency, Iranian and Israeli military manoeuvring during President Biden’s lame-duck period risks drawing the US into all-out war in the Middle East

The point of no return: Why the EU must not send Syrians refugees back

European leaders are debating how to increase Syrian refugee returns. But rather than pushing for deportations, the bloc should focus on addressing security concerns and improving economic conditions inside Syria to encourage voluntary returns

Beyond Netanyahu: Why Europeans need an all-of-Israel approach

While Israeli frustration with Netanyahu is building, he will likely stay prime minister and continue to obstruct a credible diplomatic track with Palestinians. But even if he were removed from office, Israeli resistance to Palestinian self-determination would remain