The Islamic State effect: Lebanon’s new security symbiosis
Why Lebanon has a unique trajectory in its response to the threat of IS
Middle East and North Africa
What the Gaza deal (really) means for Hamas and Israel
Despite talk of avoiding a return to the status quo, this is exactly what has seemingly happened
Who will stop Libya’s implosion?
No local combatants in the civil war or their regional backers are ready to compromise or land knockout blow
An alternative to intifada
With the Palestinian Authority’s credibility at an all time low, many fear that an uncontrollable explosion of popular anger could snowball into an uprising against both Israel and the PA
Iran is not making a U-turn in Iraq
Switching support from Maliki to Abadi does not represent a real policy change for Iran
Israel’s spinning moral compass
Apparent wall-to-wall consensus in favour of the Gaza offensive among the Israeli public masks a deep internal moral malaise
Demilitarising Gaza is not a solution, it’s a trap
Demilitarising Gaza is being touted as part of a solution to the recent fighting. However, it's a potentially dangerous red herring
Europe desperately seeking answers on Iraq
While the crisis in Iraq deepens, Europe has been slow to react – reluctant to be drawn into another quagmire in the region.
To fix Iraq, don’t lose sight of Syria
A fundamental ingredient is still missing in shaping a coherent – though challenging – strategy for targeting IS in Iraq
From Syraqistan to Gaza – Europe must not hide behind the blame game
Europe's inaction on the Islamic State could have tragic consequences, for the Middle East and for Europe itself.