Scott Atran

Why 30 September should be understood less as a US exit from the Middle East than as the end of a particular model of American intervention

Ibrahim Hamidi spent years following the story of Mossad's 'spy in Damascus ', but some secrets remained untold. He then learned that the man who could answer them was still alive

After months of behind‑the‑scenes talks, Rabat and Tel Aviv are deepening ties under a new phase of the existing Abraham Accords, with Western Sahara being dangled as an incentive

Why the Chinese president's visit to Washington could be considered a success, despite no big movement on trade, Taiwan, and technology

While many would like to see Addis Ababa distracted, they also worry about a refugee spillover should a civil war break out. It might be a case of 'be careful what you wish for'