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Foreign and security policy

For Israel, war is the only answer

Netanyahu continues to derive his strength from the country’s ability to wage war. But he is failing to show any ability to win

By Mairav Zonszein

picture alliance/AA/Royal Court of Saudi Arabia

Foreign and security policy

Rivalry within limits

The war with Iran is exposing deep fractures beneath the surface of Gulf unity. Still, cooperation remains the only viable option

By Sebastian Sons

pa / AP | Hussein Malla

Foreign and security policy

Not compromise, but hierarchy

Rather than bringing peace, the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will only serve to further cement inequality

By Hussein el Mouallem

picture alliance / via Reuters | Majid Asgaripour

Foreign and security policy

Ceasefire is a big word for backing down

With no agreement on core issues, the risk of renewed escalation between the US and Iran remains dangerously high

By Sam Kahn

picture alliance/dpa | Kay Nietfeld

Foreign and security policy

Bargaining chips of greater powers

As Berlin and Damascus explore closer cooperation, Syrian refugees are increasingly caught in the middle of political negotiations

By Heifaa Atfeh

picture alliance / Associated Press | Altaf Qadri

Work and digitalisation

The end of the Gulf model?

The war in the Middle East is exposing just how deeply the region’s economies rely on the systematic vulnerability of migrant workers

By Robin Frisch

picture alliance / Assiciated Press | Hussein Malla

Foreign and security policy

Southern Lebanon’s dark horse

As Israeli attacks intensify in Lebanon and the death toll rises, this hardline approach could ironically end up strengthening Hezbollah instead

By Merin Abbass

picture alliance / Sipa USA | Lev Radi

Foreign and security policy

Selective outrage won’t end the Iran war

The recent UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran offers a unified stance. But it also blurs the broader reality of the conflict

By Jayati Ghosh

picture alliance / Anadolu | Haidar Mohammed Ali

Foreign and security policy

Baghdad in the crosshairs again

Once hailed as stable, Iraq now faces renewed turmoil. Regional war is exposing deep fractures the state cannot contain

By Isabelle Werenfels

picture alliance / Middle East Images | Amjad Kurdo

Foreign and security policy

Turkey is playing it safe

As the Iran war reshapes the region, Ankara is trying to balance economic strain and security risks without being drawn into direct confrontation

By Evren Balta