World Oct 18, 2021
Climate change a double blow for oil-rich Mideast, experts say
Home to half a billion people, the already sun-baked region has been designated as especially vulnerable.
Commentary / World Sep 14, 2021
The dangers of when there is 'nothing to lose'
by William L. Silber
A "nothing-to-lose" attitude is what is driving the never-ending conflict between the Israelis and Palestinians.
Commentary / World Sep 5, 2021
Israel feels alone without the U.S. in Afghanistan
by Zev Chafets
All the groups wanting to annihilate Israel, such as ISIS, Hezbollah and Hamas have been inspired by the Taliban victory.
National Aug 19, 2021
Japan seeks efforts by Israel to ease tensions in the Middle East
Meeting separately with the new Israeli prime minister and foreign minister, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi asked Israel to foster trust in its relations with the Palestinians.
World Aug 9, 2021
Biden’s Iran nuclear deal ambitions shrink as tensions flare
by Nick Wadhams and David Wainer
The Biden administration faces the sobering reality that returning to the Iran nuclear deal may no longer be feasible.
World Aug 6, 2021
Nuclear talks enter danger zone as powers await Iran’s word
by Jonathan Tirone and Golnar Motevalli
Ebrahim Raisi, Iran's new president, brings a staunchly anti-Western brand of politics to the executive branch.
World Aug 1, 2021
If one thing can outweigh what happened to Lebanon that day, it is what hasn't happened since.
Commentary / World Jul 22, 2021
The America that Israel and Palestine need
by Mohamed Elbaradei
Many Muslims find it difficult to grasp why a sense of empathy for the Jewish people — which is fully justified — should somehow translate into injustice against the Palestinians.
National Jul 10, 2021
Japanese foreign minister considering visit to Iran in August
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is planning to visit Iran to build ties with its new government led by a conservative hard-liner, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Business | ANALYSIS Jul 6, 2021
OPEC disagreement lays bare growing UAE-Saudi economic rivalry
by Ghaida Ghantous and Marwa Rashad
As Saudi Arabia tries to wean its economy off oil, it is vying with the UAE for foreign capital and talent.
National Jun 26, 2021
Japan's foreign minister plans trip to Israel and the Palestinian territories in August
During the trip, Motegi would look to build a relationship with the Israeli government under new Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and offer assistance to reconstruct Gaza.
World Jun 19, 2021
The U.S. military is rapidly adjusting its global footprint as it pulls out of Afghanistan entirely and sees a greater threat from China in the Asia-Pacific region.