Middle East
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Haaretz Editorial: Israel Cannot Afford Another Four Years Under Netanyahu
After the October 7 disaster, open-ended wars, and the collapse of Israel’s diplomatic standing, the ballot box offers citizens their…
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Tens of Thousands of Israeli Expats Fly Home to Vote in Crucial Knesset Election
Fears of global isolation, military failures in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, and the erosion of democracy have driven an unprecedented…
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Ankara’s Open-Ended Conditions for Maintaining Military Forces in Syria and Iraq
Although Turkey’s original justifications for deploying troops in Iraq and Syria have waned, Ankara is setting new security conditions to…
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Rift in the UK Green Party Following the Adoption of the “Zionism Is Racism” Motion
Opposition from several Green Party MPs to the membership’s anti-Zionist motion undermines both internal party democracy and Palestinian voices.
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Security Double Standards in Hebron: Collective Punishment of Palestinians Versus Impunity for Settlers
Imposing widespread lockdowns and collective punishment against Hebron residents alongside structural tolerance for settler violence exposes two unequal legal and…
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The Fallout of a Netanyahu Return: Imminent European Economic Sanctions and a US Arms Embargo
Western governments have delayed severe economic penalties against Israel pending the October 27 election, and keeping the current coalition in…
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The Blockchain Economy Delusion: Netanyahu’s Sanctions-Bypass Plan Risks Bankrupting Israel
The Israeli Prime Minister's proposal to shift toward an alternative cryptocurrency-based economy reflects deepening international isolation and a trajectory toward…
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Protecting Minorities: A Major Test for Syria’s New Political Order
Persistent sectarian violence and minority distrust toward the new security structure are severely straining Syria's post-war recovery and political stability.
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The Iran War: A Personal Concern in an American Congressional District
The Iran war and its consequences for service members and their families have become a key issue in Virginia’s electoral…
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Israel’s Far-Right Elections
Discrimination against Palestinians and the exclusion of Arab parties have left Netanyahu’s opponents in a political deadlock.