Biden will visit Israel during a war. That’s unprecedented.
The humanitarian crisis and escalation fears heighten uncertainty.
Will the Hamas attack on Israel lead to a broader regional war?
Even bitter adversaries have tools to control escalation.
Why El Salvador’s mass arrests won’t lower the murder rate
By promising to reduce homicides, politicians are forced to make deals with the gangs
How the Ukraine crisis could make the Syrian civil war worse
Shifting Russian troops away from Syria risks opening up new threats
Can Lebanon’s new opposition win?
The same parties have ruled since 2005 — and they’re counting on old alliances to remain in power
Will the attack on Iran’s nuclear research facility derail U.S. nuclear talks?
The Biden administration will find it difficult to contain Israel and Iran’s escalating tensions.
Another unity government won’t solve Lebanon’s crisis
Research shows ideologically opposed parties rarely share power well
What happens now to Lebanon’s government? Here’s why real reforms may be unlikely.
The Aug. 4 explosion may be unable to shift the power structure.
Has Israel been sabotaging Iran? Here’s what we know.
Four reasons Israel might be waging its shadow war more overtly — which could backfire.