Examining the political economy and geopolitical consequences of Israeli settlement policies in Gaza and the West Bank.

If Palestinian aspirations of statehood are to become reality, they must be rooted in the hard work of institution-building, not rhetorical shortcuts.

We're watching the end of the post-Cold War order in the Middle East. No more US monopoly. No more automatic Western unity. Countries make their own calls based on their own interests.

Geopolitics and shared interests have driven the Kingdom and Israel together, such that at one point normalization appeared inevitable. October 2023 changed all that - but perhaps not for long.

While Israel celebrated Yahya Sinwar’s death as a form of justice, the removal of the Hamas leader did little to resolve the wider dynamics fueling the Gaza conflict.

The Beijing Agreement represents a credible competing vision for what post-war Gaza will look like, backed by the diplomatic weight of China and Russia. But all best-laid plans are moot in the face of a new escalation in Lebanon.

Escalating turmoil on Israel’s northern border underscores an urgent need for leaders who can transcend entrenched positions and envision a future free from perpetual conflict.

Exploring the destructive regional potential of a Hezbollah-Israel conflict, and what has kept such a conflict from breaking out so far.

An impending Israeli offensive in Rafah is creating new frictions with Israel’s long-term allies, notably Egypt, and imperiling any possibility of normalization with the Arab world.

Examining the economic costs and geopolitical stakes surrounding Houthi attacks against global shipping in the Red Sea.

The Gaza conflict has advanced several of Iran’s regional goals. Reversing the trend will require coordination from Washington and its Arab allies.

A four-day humanitarian pause has brought about a much-needed humanitarian reprieve and release of hostages, but don’t expect it to last beyond Monday.

The Islamic world’s dilemma over Palestine sheds light on the nuanced nature of international relations and the diverse forces shaping geopolitical realities.

Quixotic though it may seem at the moment, a Palestinian state remains a distinct possibility once Hamas is removed from the political equation.

Try as they might to present a united front on the vital issue of Palestine, Islamic and Arab governments are still fundamentally divided on the matter of their core interests.

Eight lessons from the Fifth Arab-Israeli War, all of which reflect the enduring importance of geopolitics as a primary driver of history.

Until cooler and more rational minds prevail, the situation will only get worse in and around Israel.

Washington still holds all the cards for finding a lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Recounting the events leading up to the 2021 Gaza conflict, events that produced some of the worst sectarian violence in Israel’s history.

What will the new Biden administration mean for US-Israel relations?