How J Street Turned Democrats Against Israel
1Support for Israel in Congress has been universal until very recently.
Could the Deal Between Iran and Saudi Arabia Be Good for Israel?
For the foreseeable future, China's role in the Middle East in general—and this agreement in particular—will bring stability to several of the region's most volatile and sensitive arenas.
Achieving a New Asia Pivot, in the Middle East
The intersection of several factors has created an unprecedented opportunity for Japan to assume a leadership role in the Middle East.
China is uniting Middle East—that's bad news for U.S.
Saudi Arabia turned to Beijing rather than Washington to ease tensions with its regional rival Iran.
China Is Pushing the U.S. Out of the Middle East
Riyadh is hoping to obtain from the United States security guarantees and assistance developing a civilian nuclear-energy program.
Iraq veterans: 20 years on
Veterans told Newsweek that a sense of duty and protectiveness spurred them to fight in Iraq since the start of the war 20 years ago.
Assad—From Regional Pariah to Regional Participant
Arab-majority countries, including America's partners, aren't waiting for the U.S. to resume normal diplomatic relations with Syria. And they don't seem to care much about Washington's disapproval.
The West Must Respond to China's Leadership in Broadband
China has taken a lead in digital technology, namely the application of broadband and AI to manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Strengthening Israel's Security for All
Many abroad don't understand how far Israelis' personal security situation has deteriorated in recent years.
A Constitution Would Solve Israel's Government Crisis
Israel is in the midst of the most serious government crisis in its history. President Isaac Herzog said it is "on the brink of constitutional collapse."
Biden's Rebuff of the Saudis Undermined Peace
The Saudis, like the rest of the Middle East, know the United States is no longer the "strong horse."
Help Save Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria
We must keep supplies moving to the region to save lives.
The Israeli Left Begs the World To Protect Its Power
Over the past 46 years, the Israeli Left has held power for a total of just under 13 years.
The New Face of Democratic Struggle
The struggle for democracy in Iran may take years, even decades.
The Gulf War Unleashed Three Decades of U.S. Military Operations in Iraq
We think of the Gulf War as an unquestioned success in U.S. military history. In terms of the mission set, this is a fair description.
Saudi Arabia's Challenge to Biden: Let's Abandon FDR's Deal With Ibn Saud
Ibn Saud's grandchildren are themselves now willing to openly accept Israel, without preconditions.
Can the World Nudge Israel Back to Sanity?
Should the United States lower the boom on Israel's new far-right government? Does the democratic world have the leverage, the will or even any right to try to save Israel from itself?
China makes moves in Middle East after Biden's frosty reception
China might not be ready to commit resources toward solving the region's major political issues, but it will happily stir the pot, experts said.
Qatar's secret gay conversion center minutes from World Cup final stadium
Funded by the Qatari government the center is just a five minute drive from the stadium where Argentina will take on France in the World Cup final.
Xi in Saudi Arabia: China Ejecting America From the Middle East
Many in America's foreign policy community—and even some in the Biden administration—are concerned by Biden's new course.
Kushner's financial link to Qatar is a 'ticking time bomb': Biographer
Author Vicky Ward said that Kushner's potential Qatari dealings could be much more serious than the allegations against Hunter Biden.
NATO Membership Gives Turkey the Ultimate Leverage
Turkey's ambition for the 21st century is to be a global power at the intersection of Europe and Asia.
Iran's Courageous Christians Join the Revolution
Will Mahsa Amini's tragic death mark the beginning of the end of the Ayatollahs' dictatorship?
The Peace Processors Turn Against Peace
The goal hasn't been peace. The goal has been to get the U.S. to implement anti-Israel policies.
Iran abolishes its morality police after months of mass protests: Report
"Morality police have nothing to do with the judiciary" and have been abolished, Attorney General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri was quoted as saying.
How Women's Rights Are Being Suffocated in President Saied's Tunisia
What is happening in Tunisia is a cautionary tale of how a system without solid safeguards can crumble just like a house of cards.
Qatar will let fans drink alcohol at World Cup games if they pay $22K
The World Cup organizers have now banned sales within stadium grounds with only 48 hours before World Cup games kick off in the Gulf state.
Prince Andrew could make comeback with sealed evidence—Alan Dershowitz
The Duke of York "should never have settled" his Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit and could still "be vindicated," lawyer Alan Dershowitz told Newsweek.
"Sweet" dog mauled to near death rescued from pit bull fighting ring
"We need help for all the dogs, but especially the pit bulls," said rescue volunteer Soha Al-Awadhi.