Gaza
Gaza War
‘Clean Them Out’: Amman and Cairo Respond to Trump
Trump's latest remarks to "clean them out" received Arab backlash, from Cairo and Amman, as Trump pursues business over long-standing convention.
EXCLUSIVE
The Missing Link: Religious Diplomacy After the Ceasefire
Following the ceasefire, trauma on both sides demand an antidote. Religious diplomacy may offer such a antidote.
Gaza War
Israeli Airstrikes Kills Gaza Head of Police, 67 Others
Israeli airstrikes on the 2nd of January, 2025, killed at least 68 people in Gaza, including Mahmoud Salah, the head of Gaza's Hamas-controlled police force and his deputy, Hussam Shahwan, amidst escalating violence and a humanitarian crisis in the region.
Gaza War
When Justice and Memory Collide: Netanyahu and the ICC
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to skip the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz underscores the tension between international legal obligations and national sovereignty.
EUROPE
Trauma: A Double Edged Sword
Israel’s closure of its diplomatic mission in Ireland highlights growing international pressure, with Ireland and other countries recognising Palestine, supporting an ICJ case on alleged genocide in Gaza.
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Chlorine in Khartoum: a Familiar Formula
Evidence of chlorine attacks surfacing from Sudan revives a question Syria's civil war answered, chemical arms buy ground but rarely buy lasting victory.
Germany Finds a Steady Partner in Abu Dhabi
Berlin welcomes billions in Gulf capital as Abu Dhabi's state visit forges a new Strategic Dialogue
Germany Joins France in the Gulf’s Widening Orbit
Germany's courtship of Abu Dhabi follows Paris's trailblazing, confirming how Europe treats the Emirates as an indispensable partner
Merz Projects Strength Abroad as His Authority Falters at Home
A chancellor can host foreign leaders and sign investment deals right up until the moment voters at home stop believing he has a plan.
Jordan Valley: The Middle East’s New Fault Line
Iran's missiles strike Jordan, Europe's sanctions hit Israeli settlements, and London's oldest allies learn how quickly loyalty frays under diplomatic pressure.
