Middle East
Israel’s Multifront War on Terror
The embattled country is leading the fight against Iranian-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East.
The U.S. Still Looks for a Nuclear ‘Understanding’ with Iran
The latest effort to constrain the Islamic Republic’s enrichment program faces several hurdles.
Russia, Iran Escalate in Syria
New reports detail a coordinated effort to target U.S. troops and allies.
Jordan’s Threat to the Middle Eastern Order
The kingdom has made a tradition of inciting unrest with Israel during the holy month of Ramadan.
Why You Should Visit Iraq (Really)
Twenty years after the U.S.-led invasion, Americans still know far too little about this complicated country.
China’s Middle East Power Play
A Beijing-brokered normalization deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia may lack staying power, but it signals China’s long-term strategy.
A Time for American Stability—and Power
Our allies are pondering whether we are still a superpower.
Picking Through Turkey’s Rubble
A rocky earthquake recovery will have political consequences for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Saudi Nuclear Ambitions Could Upend the Middle East
And there are steps the U.S. can take to ward them off.
Can Israel Normalize Relations with Saudi Arabia?
Benjamin Netanyahu will need to push past the bad blood between the Saudis and Americans.
Iran, America, and the Democratic Impulse
The collapse of the theocracy could change American attitudes about promoting democracy.
Imran Khan, Survivor
Pakistan’s former prime minister will recover from being shot in the leg, but how his country responds is another question: A Dispatch Explainer.
A Paradoxical Moment for the Middle East
While Iran is a looming danger, the Abraham Accords offer hope and promise.
Biden Returns Empty-Handed From the Middle East
The president failed to secure more oil from the Saudis and made little progress on Israeli-Palestinan relations or anything else.
Joe Biden Pivots to Middle East Security
Amid failing nuclear talks with Iran, the president looks to bolster regional defense and build on the historic Abraham Accords.