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.
Why rejoining Iran nuclear deal isn’t so easy, even if Biden wins
A new Iran deal should consider the “gold standard” energy pact by the UAE and include a regional dialogue on the peaceful use of nuclear power.
Israel’s Gulf diplomacy and its discontents
As Israel and its new regional partners begin trade talks, Palestinians, Israeli Arabs and the Israeli left are on the sidelines.
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.
Zaidi’s test in Tehran
Less than 24 hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi returned from Tehran on Thursday, Iraqi Kurdistan again came under attack.
Five explosive drones were intercepted over Erbil by US-led coalition air defenses, triggering explosions and smoke near the airport that hosts coalition forces and sits adjacent to the US consulate. While Iraq’s Kurdistan region is no stranger to attacks by Iran and its proxies, the timing was hard to ignore. For Tehran, despite the arrival of a new Iraqi prime minister promising a different path, it appears to be business as usual.
US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM
Trump signals hope for a "tremendous new chapter” in US-Iraq ties with the nomination of Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister.
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.
