These days, China and Pakistan are eager to proclaim a friendship that is “sweeter than honey.” Yet as history shows, the partnership has always been a superficial one.

As major Japanese firms try to tap into Xi Jinping’s infrastructure agenda, Shinzo Abe is sending some friendly signals to Beijing.

Though there are limits to Putin and Erdogan’s “Potemkin friendship”, these kinds of actions will have consequences.

The Israelis are reaching out to Arabs, Africans and Europeans to work out matters of common concern.

Israeli-Gulf Arab is key to understanding the Middle East today.

Despite the peace conference opening in Paris today, the best hope for Mid-East peace rests with Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

More signs of a thaw: a deal with Egypt makes Saudi Arabia responsible for part of the 1979 Israeli-Egyptian peace treaty.

A declaration from Ankara opens a door—but a regional anti-Iran coalition would be very tough to pull off.

The deal, if real, could be a sign that the Sunnis and Israelis are getting seriously close to a united front against Iran.

Beijing is not letting its feelings get in the way of good business.