Analysis
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How a second Trump term could shift Russia’s stance on Syria
Bahrain, UAE peace deals compel Palestinian rethink on strategy.
Iran’s nuclear deal and the US presidential election
The deal’s fate depends on the outcome of US elections, not the UN.
Is Syria’s eastern front about to boil over?
Another tough week for US-Turkey relations as Erdogan accuses US of "sick mentality."
Trump, Kadhimi launch new chapter in US-Iraq relations
US offers Iraqi prime minister aid, energy deals and continued cooperation against Islamic State.
Trump administration goes big with UAE-Israel peace deal
Other Gulf states may follow.
Trump administration goes for ‘360 degree’ diplomacy to help end Libya war
White House calls for cease-fire as Egypt-Turkey rivalry spills over into eastern Mediterranean.
Does Erdogan think Sisi is bluffing in Libya?
Trump and Putin can prevent the "Syrianization" of Libya.
Nile dispute no closer to being resolved, despite African Union mediation
Agreement between Ethiopia, Egypt offers prospect of more talks but no clear pathway to resolution.
Is diplomacy running out on Egypt-Ethiopia dispute over Nile dam?
The African Union, the UN Security Council and the Trump administration may be last best bets to stave off an Egypt-Ethiopia war.
Erdogan: Turkey on path to ‘unstoppable power’ in region
Turkish president throws his lot in again with Russia and Iran in Syria, expands plans for influence in North Africa and moves to convert the Hagia Sophia back into a mosque.
Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship
At an event hosted by Al-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country.
Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November
The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.
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.
