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.
Erdogan seeks lifeline from Trump to salvage US-Turkey ties
It will take Donald Trump to close a deal with Turkey on a Syrian "safe zone."
Beneath tough exterior, Putin may be ready to deal on Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin seems to hold all the cards in the region, but is Moscow ready to show its hand?
Why Khamenei’s 'no' on talks with US could lead to 'yes'
Expect chatter of Iran-US dialog to pick up in the coming weeks, even though Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says he adamantly refuses to negotiate with the Trump administration.
Iran vs. US: From Talk of War to Talk of Talk
Trump repeats his offer of talks with Iran, but Iran is not interested.
Iran should take up Trump’s offer to talk
If not directly, at first, then there might be a channel through trusted partners.
Trump flashes art of the deal to Iran
Iraqi leaders meet all night following Pompeo visit.
Is Israel reconciled to Assad's staying power?
Turkish defense minister says the United States has "moved closer to our position" on Syria safe zone.
US permits civil nuclear ties with Iran despite 'maximum pressure'
Iran’s economy struggles under sanctions, floods, mismanagement; Al-Monitor’s Jack Detsch recognized for "exemplary reporting."
Syrian Kurds fear US sellout to Turkey on ‘safe zone’
Zarif meets Assad and Erdogan; is Erdogan banking on Trump to avoid S-400 sanctions?
Putin exploits crisis in US-Turkish relations
The Russian president has suggested more defense cooperation with Turkey and says Turkey's president may be willing to coordinate with Syria's Bashar al-Assad.
Iran, misreading Trump’s resolve, escalates conflict in Yemen ahead of US midterms
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Trump links Iran to the war on terror, vowing it will “never, ever have a nuclear weapon.”
Barzani calls for enhanced air defense for Kurdistan Region to counter drone attacks
Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani backs US-led regional economic integration efforts and lauds US partnership in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor.
Trump’s strategy on Iran may be paying off
Through far-sighted diplomacy and a durable new regional architecture, Trump has cornered Iran between alignment and atrophy.
Iran-linked militias seek to draw Iraq into regional war
“Iran’s logic is the logic of war,” a Gulf regional official tells Al-Monitor.
