The Russians are discovering that success on the battlefield doesn’t automatically translate to achievement of political goals.

The press is spilling plenty of ink on the U.S.-Turkey crisis, but precious little of the coverage is connecting the dots.

Not only is Syria’s civil war far from over, but the Assad regime’s victories over rebel forces have sparked a series of “wars after the war” that could undermine its recent gains—and create opportunities for the United States.

The recent violence in Gaza will only exacerbate months of simmering tensions between the rival Palestinian factions.

The answer has to be: no, not really. They could have had a state 80 years ago, and then again and again. They kept saying no.

Five reasons the Palestinian public has been relatively quiet so far in reaction to Trump’s Jerusalem announcement.

Saudi Arabia’s actions in Yemen expose the hypocrisy of its humanitarian pretensions at the United Nations and in other international forums.

The Lebanese government’s tilt toward Iran has dangerous implications when it comes to countering Sunni radicalization.

The JCPOA remains the best among several bad options for making sure Iran never crosses the nuclear threshold.

The U.S. must be patient but take a firm line to curb Erdogan’s worst impulses.