This renewed violence suggests a bleak future for Palestinians and Israelis
A toxic cocktail of greater radicalisation, lack of mediators and Binyamin Netanyahu do not bode well for the region
Middle East and North Africa
10 Jul
Europe’s Unstable Periphery: What can the EU do?
The EU is facing unprecedented instability in its neighbourhood in the wake of the Ukraine crisis and the Arab uprisings, at a time when Washington is also pulling back from the world. We are organising a conference to rethink Europe's strategy and policy approach to its southern and eastern neighbourhoods.
The Islamic State’s 1001 resources
The jihadists have developed a comprehensive war economy that is fundamental to their strategy.
What price for a stable Egypt?
Those who hoped Morsi's overthrow would usher in order instead face a leadership that responds to economic and social challenges with abuses of freedom
Europe’s crises (part 1) – Ukraine and migration
Analysis of two of the crises facing Europe – Ukraine and migration – with President Toomas Ilves, Carl Bildt, Jo Johnson, Emma Bonino and…
How worried should we be about Al-Baghdadi’s new “Islamic State”?
The “Islamic State” caliphate declared by ISIS is a problem, but mainly for Iraq
The next round of nuclear talks with Iran
Ahead of another round of talks over Iran's nuclear programme, the country's deputy foreign minister and one of their negotiators set out what they…
Syria and Iraq: One conflict or two?
Recent weeks have highlighted more clearly than ever the growing symbiosis between the conflicts in Syria and Iraq.
Decline of US influence means Iran and Saudi Arabia may just have to get along — eventually
America’s hegemony in the Middle East and in global affairs is giving way to a multipolar order