Tehran is making threats but its options are somewhat limited.
- Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
After Imran Khan’s visit to the White House, what lies ahead for his relationship with Donald Trump?
Donald Trump stepped back from launching US airstrikes inside Iran, but the conflict is unabated and there appears to be no way out of confrontation for now.
Other countries have tried linking migration to foreign policy before – it needs to be a credible and capable threat to work.
Both Iran and the US say they are not seeking a war, but it could happen by default.
The US president’s tweet declaring the US would recognise Israeli sovereignty over the Syrian territory was unexpected and will do nothing for regional stability.
As civil rights are trampled on, the Egyptian parliament is on the verge of endorsing his rule until 2034.
Pakistan’s prime minister, Imran Khan, has a strong relationship with Saudi Arabia and his own military. But Iran and India could cause new problems.
Christian Bale is phenomenal as Dick Cheney, but that only makes it harder to capture his essence on film.
The most memorable moment of the night unfolded on the Democrat benches.
The last adult is leaving the White House after a shock decision by the president to pull troops out of Syria.
Amal Fathy spoke out about sexual harassment – and is now languishing in jail. She is not alone.–
The Democrats took the House of Representatives, but uncertainty remains and Trump is still standing. All eyes are now on Robert Mueller.
By standing in the way of the UN, Russia has chosen a shameful path.
Interviews with civilian and military figures paint a complex picture of what went wrong with crucial peace negotiations.
Years of mediation by Russia have helped keep a direct Israeli-Iranian conflict off the agenda. But things have changed.
Konflik Suriah adalah perang banyak pihak. Berikut ini kepentingan para pemain kunci.
The Syrian conflict is a war of many sides. Here’s a rundown of the key players.
The secretary of state entered the firing line even before he uttered his infamous ‘f****** moron’ comment.
Donald Trump doesn’t have one foreign policy – he has several, and they all clash.
Outside observers are keen to declare the Syrian conflict almost over. It is anything but.
There are just enough people who need Donald Trump to keep his excruciating presidency going.
Trump’s former chief strategist has returned to his media roots. And he has more than a few grudges.
The Trump administration has outlined its plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
It’s all smiles as two leaders meet for the first time, but it’ll take more than warm words to navigate the choppy waters ahead.
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