The United States, Israel, Iran, and the Coming Economic Crisis
by Ramon Blecua
The strategy behind Operation “Epic Fury” is failing. Why exiting the war remains so difficult—and how the conflict has already caused irreversible damage.
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The International Order and the War with Iran
by Naseef Naeem
Selectivity and asymmetries of power have accompanied international law since its inception. From a German perspective, this issue takes on particular significance, especially in the midst of the war with Iran and the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US-Strategy in the War against Iran - Is it all about China?
In the war with Iran, the U.S. strategy seems to be either absent or backfiring. Is Washington perhaps sending a signal to China? Analysts within D.C.´s Foreign Policy Bubble differ
A Rift Through Lebanon
The spread of the war to Lebanon threatens to tear society apart. The views on Hezbollah on the one hand and the Lebanese government on the other could hardly be more different. A visit to southern Lebanon.
Syria, Russia and Israel
Under the banner of Syria’s new diplomacy approach, Ahmad Al-Sharaa is seeking talks with Russia, a former adversary responsible for many of the civilian casualties in during the war. If Syrians accepted normalization with Russia, could they also accept normalization with Israel?
Interview with Mateo Cohen on the Right-Wing Movement in Israel
Extremism researcher Mateo Cohen has mapped out the Israeli right-wing movement: What Netanyahu, Bennett, Smotrich and Ben-Gvir have in common and what divides them–and how to counteract the pusgh to the right.
Israel, Trump, the war in Gaza, and the Palestinian Armistice plan
The armistice provides a much-needed respite, but it does not pave the way for a breakthrough in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The case for a roadmap that will bring lasting peace, freedom, and security—for Palestinians and Israelis alike.
Hamas, Netanyahu and Trump's 20-Point Gaza Plan
The acceptance of the 20-point plan, albeit conditional, creates a new dynamic that could bring an end to war, destruction, and displacement in Gaza closer. Israel's domestic policy now has a decisive role to play.