2024’s big surprises in Middle Eastern politics
Nasrallah’s end, Netanyahu’s warrant, and Assad’s fall.
How HTS toppled Assad’s regime and ended Syria’s 13-year civil war
A Good Chat on what brought down one of the most brutal regimes in modern history.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic standing might be boosted by the international legal effort.
Good to Know: Preemptive strikes
Israel has gone on the offensive, targeting Hezbollah.
Will new tensions in the Middle East draw the U.S. into a major war?
As mediators try to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, the danger of escalation remains high.
Iran’s president has died. What happens now?
Iran has a succession plan – and a population that’s deeply dissatisfied with the current regime.
Unpacking Israel’s deterrence strategy after Iran’s missile attack
A conversation with Boaz Atzili on Israel’s deterrence moves – and Iran's calculations
Iran is playing a high-stakes game by attacking Israel
What political science tells us about conflict, war, and unmanned attacks.