October 7, 2023, stands as one of the most consequential dates in the Middle East in the first quarter of this century. It ...

The conflict-ridden Middle East will stand at a critical juncture in 2026 after power shifts and unresolved wars, political ...

A map of U.S. State Department travel warnings for the Middle East shows Americans being advised to steer clear of many of the region's countries or to show extra caution, with Iran and Israel at war ...

At a meeting with a group of diplomats accredited in Baghdad, Muhammad al-Sudani emphasized "Iran’s legitimate right to self-defense in accordance with the rules of the United Nations" CAIRO, June 16.

A SINGLE strike took on singular importance. When America attacked Iran’s nuclear facilities last month, both supporters and opponents thought it would have outsize consequences. Critics feared it ...

More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire halting two years of devastating warfare in Gaza, most ...

In a region long defined by conflict and cautious diplomacy, a quiet but potentially transformative project is underway: a ...

Since its establishment in 1948, Israel has embraced the David and Goliath story as a defining myth, portraying itself as a tiny nation triumphing despite overwhelming odds against a powerful ...

CFR scholars provide expert analysis and commentary on international issues. Steven A. Cook is the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies and director of the International ...

In a wide-ranging interview, a senior Israeli diplomat has shared with Newsweek his nation's strategy for realizing lasting change across several fronts that have been embroiled in a nearly two-year ...

Editor’s Note: This story was updated to include coauthors. We regret the error. The “12-day war” between Iran and Israel, as coined by President Trump, may ...