Why the Houthis and Saudi Arabia may come to blows - analysis
The last several years have seen a de-escalation between Yemen's Houthis and Saudi Arabia. However, the Houthis appear intent on returning to the conflict.
Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis
At sea, drones are an obvious choice for navies, offering a quick way to pivot to the new maritime battlefield.
Hezbollah’s rock-cut tunnels under Beaufort Castle expose decades of UNIFIL failure - analysis
The question now is whether or not Lebanon can step up and control its own territory. Dragging their feet didn't help them; it ruined their lives.
Syria opens new parliament as Sharaa begins post-Assad political chapter
In 2025, Syria spent the year trying to unite the country and begin its complex process of appointing members of the new parliament.
Iran opens a 3,000-km. front across the Gulf in bid to stretch US defenses - analysis
Renewed Iranian attacks on its neighbors stretch around 3,000km, expanding the battlefield, pursuing its goal of spreading the conflict as wide as possible.
How Qatar's former emir Sheikh Hamad reshaped Qatar - and the modern Middle East - analysis
In many ways, the era that the former emir presided over was a very different Middle East. Against the grain of the time, he was able to position Qatar as a key state in the region.
Reporter's Notebook: Northern Israel slowly returns to life amid ceasefire with Hezbollah
Tourism in northern Israel is on the mend as the ceasefire with Hezbollah continues.
Syria arrests senior ISIS leader, exposes criminal financing network
According to Syria's Interior Ministry, an investigation found that the ISIS cell financed its activities through assassinations and armed robberies targeting gold merchants in Daraa province.
Israel doesn't need unconditional US support to be confident in its own strength - analysis
Emanuel's argument has been made before and sits at the crossroads of which policy works best in the US-Israel relationship: whether Israel needs more “tough love" or unconditional love.
The US is seeking to take the initiative with new Iran strikes - analysis
US President Donald Trump at the NATO Summit in Ankara earlier on July 8 said that Iran was not being serious in the talks on the Memorandum of Understanding.
