Gaza: What can aid agencies achieve during four-day ceasefire? With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefire Middle East • 24 Nov
What does Israel's war in Gaza mean for Russia? Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from Ukraine Russia • 20 Nov
Should Ireland refer war in Gaza to International Criminal Court? It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7th War Crimes • 15 Nov
Inside the 'Gaza Metro', the network of Hamas tunnels under Gaza What can Israeli soldiers expect when they enter this vast network of interconnected tunnels? Military • 02 Nov
'A bitter war': what comes next in the Israel-Hamas conflict? Experience tells us a land war and urban warfare won't go well - and faltering international support suggests the world knows it too Military • 01 Nov
How Germany's support of Israel exposes limits of memorialisation There's a tendency to hold up the German process of dealing with its past as a gold standard to emulate Germany • 26 Oct
Israel-Hamas: an opportunity for Putin while world is distracted The conflict could divert military equipment to the Middle East rather than to Ukraine Russia • 12 Oct
The road to a possible war between the US and Iran The current tensions in the Middle East can be traced back to the United States withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal Middle East • 18 Sep 19
The roots of conflict and disaster in Yemen The world's worst man-made humanitarian disaster is down to conniving coalitions locked in callous conflicts Yemen • 11 Sep 19
Is war inevitable between the US and Iran? Escalating tensions between the two countries could have huge ramifications for the Middle East Middle East • 28 May 19
40 years of politics, change and protest in Iran Between reforms, populist leaders and sanctions, Iran has had a tumultuous political journey since 1979's revolution Iran • 12 Apr 19
Why are Iran and Israel suddenly talking about war? The roots of today's political clashes between the two countries have their roots in an ideological conflict from 40 years ago Middle East • 25 Feb 19
How Oman became a peacekeeper in the Middle East In a region of warzones and conflict, Oman has become a beacon of peace and hope Oman • 27 Nov 18
Does Israel's treatment of Palestinians amount to apartheid? Opinion: many of the human rights violations suffered by Palestinians today call to mind the ills of apartheid, though there are some important differences Gaza • 18 May 18
The long war: the United States military and the Middle East The Brainstorm long read: there are many reasons for the United States' long-term military presence in the Middle East and many of these have as … Middle East • 19 May 20