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Macron’s Palestine Gambit: France First G7 Nation to Back Statehood

France’s recognition of Palestine sets a bold G7 precedent, aiming to revive peace talks and reshape European Middle East policy.

Poker Face: Russia’s Transactional Game

Putin promised partnership to Iran, friendship to Israel, and mediation to Trump; Moscow's Middle East strategy is beautifully duplicitous.

Trump May Have Found His Match in the UAE

Donald Trump visits Abu Dhabi in a new era of US-Gulf diplomacy, blending business with diplomacy in the Middle East, as the UAE redefines U.S.-GCC ties.

‘Out of the Box’: Trump’s Latest Deal of the Century

In the first official visit of a foreign leader to President Trump's White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu applauds President Trump's latest deal as 'out-of-the-box thinking'.

Europe Must Save Middle East Diplomacy From Trump’s ‘Deals’ 

Donald Trump's shift to imperialism demands Europe, specifically the founding members of the EU-27, to recognise the state of Palestine.

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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.