Not the arms control we have come to know from ratification signings, but a different, less formal, but perhaps no less effective form. Look closely, and you will see it is already happening

The Lebanon-based militia has evolved its approach to losing senior personnel. These days, few who are felled are big names. Yet its problems go deeper than public relations

In Beirut's southern suburbs, the atmosphere is reminiscent of the build-up to the last major war between Hezbollah and Israel almost 20 years ago. The Lebanese are well-versed in preparations for war

A gloating Benjamin Netanyahu gives himself leeway with his far-right coalition partners, but Israelis are in no mood to cheer, while Iran and Hezbollah are working out how to hit back

The movement's political leader has been assassinated in Tehran, continuing a long Israeli tradition of targeting Palestinian leaders around the world. But is it 'job well done'?

After Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's recent comments about military action, the two states seem to have hit a new nadir. Yet it wasn't always so, and some suggest there is no fire with the smoke

A long history of US military aid to Tel Aviv has created the regional military superpower we see today, but calls to condition or even withhold that support over Gaza may not be falling on deaf ears

The European "three no's" have remained the cornerstone of the European policy for many years