- Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
A MIddle East expert addresses some of the key questions about the renewed conflict.
Israel has upped the intensity of its campaign in Lebanon, despite the signing of a ceasefire in the Middle East.
The US, Israel and Iran war will shift alliances and create insecurity for years to come.
The war between the US, Israel and Iran appears to be spreading beyond the Middle East.
The Ukraine war enters its fifth year and there are no signs that the fighting will end anytime soon.
The Islamic Republic appears to have survived another existential crisis. Scott Lucas addresses the key issues and considers the future for Iran.
Un experto en Oriente Medio aborda las cuestiones clave y las implicaciones del acuerdo de alto el fuego en Gaza.
Middle East expert Scott Lucas addresses the key issues of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Eight Muslim states have publicly welcomed the plan, but they will have real concerns.
Scott Lucas look at the implications of Israel’s unprecedented attack on a Gulf State.
Trump is keen to portray himself as a global peacemaker.
For the first time, the Arab League has called for Hamas to disarm and disband.
While negotiators discuss the ‘framework’ for talks, the killing continues in Gaza.
Why did Trump change his mind and join the Israeli air campaign? What does the rest of the word think? What will Iran do in response?
The Trump administration favours a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear programme, while Israel wants military action.
Israel has announced that it intends to further
intensify military operations and indefinitely occupy Gaza.
A Middle East expert explains why Israel is expanding its military offensive in Gaza.
MIddle East expert Scott Lucas answers some key questions after days of violence in Gaza and Yemen.
MIddle East expert Scott Lucas addresses the key questions about the future prospects for peace in Gaza.
There are doubts that the break in the fighting could even last long enough to make it to phase two.
A Middle East expert explains how an agreement was reached and what happens next.
Syria’s rebels have appointed little-known Mohammed al-Bashir as the country’s interim prime minister.
Syria’s civil war is back with a vengeance after a lightning rebel advance.
Sinwar had become an important symbol of Palestinian resistance. Hamas may struggle to replace him.
October 7 was a terrible milestone in a conflict that has been raging for nearly eight decades and seems to have no prospect of ending.
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