Middle East Conflict

The IDF’s Unusual Partnership with Israeli Settlers: How American Citizens Were Detained and the Bigger Questions It Raises

American Detainees in Palestine: A Test of International Relations and Human Rights Tensions Rise as IDF Sides with Israeli Settlers, Leaving Americans in Detention A group of Israeli settlers, some armed with American-made M4 rifles, stand near a Palestinian village,…

Israel Expands Operations Against Hezbollah Following Major Rocket Attack as Regional Tensions Reach New Highs

Escalating Conflict in Northern Israel: A Significant Blow to Hezbollah As regional tensions reach a boiling point, a series of precision airstrikes marks a turning point in the persistent conflict along the border. An Israeli fighter jet prepares for a…

As Conflict Persists in Lebanon, Questions Arise Over the Scope and Long-term Goals of Current US Regional Peace Efforts

The High-Stakes Diplomacy of Regional Stability: Balancing U.S. Interests in the Middle East As tensions escalate across the Levant, the administration faces mounting pressure to define the limits of its diplomatic reach and its commitment to lasting regional peace. Editorial…

New Military Escalation Between Israel and Iran Raises Alarms Over Stability of Global Oil Supply and Strait of Hormuz

Global Energy Markets on Edge as Regional Tensions Escalate in the Middle East The reported destruction of critical refinery infrastructure has triggered a new wave of threats, raising fears of a disruption to the world’s most vital maritime oil chokepoint….

Simultaneous Diplomatic Negotiations and Escalating Military Strikes Raise Questions About the Future of Regional Stability

Diplomacy Amidst Escalation: A Fragile Path Forward as Middle East Tensions Peak As an Iranian delegation arrives in Switzerland for high-stakes talks, a sharp military escalation from Israel threatens to upend delicate international negotiations. The Swiss capital remains a critical…