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.
How long can Saudi Arabia ignore Gaza protests?
Saudi king clarifies approach to Jerusalem, but Arab League statement silent on the Gaza Strip; Will Macron and Merkel use North Korea as blueprint for US approach to JCPOA?
After missile strikes, Trump resumes exit strategy for Syria
"No amount of American blood or treasure can produce lasting peace and security in the Middle East," Trump says.
Putin, Erdogan, Rouhani extend circle of trust in Syria
As the Astana process seizes the initiative on Syria, the United States could put Israel-Lebanon shuttle diplomacy to the test on Hezbollah.
Israeli defense official threatened owners of Gaza bus companies in days before protest
Hamas-backed demonstrations reflect Palestinian political crisis, despair of Gaza’s economic conditions and collapse of peace process.
Russia, Turkey stay close despite differences in Syria
Turkey depends on Russia for civilian nuclear power plant.
If Trump will meet with Kim, why not Rouhani?
The White House could signal to Saudi leader Mohammed bin Salman that the time has come to give diplomacy a chance to end the wars in Yemen and Syria.
Iraqi Kurdistan’s not so friendly skies opening again soon
Baghdad to formally take charge of Kurdistan Region airports and borders; shift in Syria strategy by Moscow may follow Russian presidential election; Jordan’s king and Turkish president find common ground.
How could Bibi lose by offering 'ultimate deal' with Iran?
Israel Pulse columnist Akiva Eldar calls for direct Iran-Israel talks; Ali Akbar Velayati opposes Sadr-Communist bloc; Has Islamic State returned to Hawija?
Satterfield’s shuttle diplomacy may offer diplomatic opening for Syria
Is there more to the talks about Block 9? Success of UN Security Council cease-fire depends on definition of "terrorist."
Turkey’s assault adds to 'climate of repression and decline' in northern Syria
Iran tries to broker deal between Ankara and Damascus to contain fighting over Syrian Kurds.
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.
