Analysis
Since 2012, the Week in Review keeps you ahead of the curve with in-depth analysis of the trends in the region, based on Al-Monitor’s world class reporting.
Israel-Saudi normalization falls casualty of Hamas attack
The US-brokered talks were making progress; that’s probably why Iran gave Hamas the green light.
Iran may be last stop for Saudi-Israel normalization
Negotiations continue in multiple capitals to address the many obstacles to establishing diplomatic relations.
Jordan's King Abdullah: You can’t parachute over Palestine to make peace with Israel
At the inaugural Al-Monitor/Semafor Middle East Global Summit, King Abdullah II emphasizes the centrality of the Palestinian issue; Iraqi PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani describes vision for natural gas; and more excerpts and coverage of summit.
Will US-Iran prisoner exchange jumpstart diplomacy at UNGA?
Iran rejects IAEA inspectors; One year after the death of Mahsa Amini; Al-Monitor/Semafor "Middle East Global Summit" features King Abdullah of Jordan and Prime Minister Sudani of Iraq.
Are we seeing the start of Turkey’s economic turnaround?
Israeli right’s political chokehold on Netanyahu; will BRICS challenge the dollar?; Al-Monitor, Semafor launch first Middle East Global Summit in New York during UN General Assembly.
US-Saudi diplomacy gives lifeline to Palestinian leadership, two-state solution
How big is Assad’s Suwayda problem?
US-Saudi nuclear cooperation makes sense because of China, not just Israel
The Biden administration plays the long game with China in the Middle East; prospects for a GCC gas grid; Hydrogen race is on in the Gulf.
Is Biden’s reset on Iran paying off?
Republicans say no; four benchmark dates to watch.
The missing peace between Syria and Turkey
Erdogan, Assad and the West all seem to be accepting a low-level grey zone conflict in Syria.
Biden considers raising stakes for escalation with Iran in Gulf
Iraq’s quiet may be misleading; Israel-Hezbollah tensions increase; Russia depends more on Iran than the reverse; Raisi visits Africa.
Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war.
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent.
G42-Microsoft partnership in Kenya 'just the beginning,' says UAE trade minister
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi discusses momentum in UAE trade with the US, the benefits of economic diversification and Africa’s priority in UAE trade policy.
Could Zarif tilt Iran's election toward long shot Reformist Pezeshkian?
By enlisting Mohammad Javad Zarif, Masoud Pezeshkian is sending a signal to the United States and the West, as well as to Iranians, about a possible change of course in Iran's foreign policy if he pulls off an upset next week.
