Iran

Last year's 12-day war with Iran was ostensibly aimed at its nuclear programme. This time, the regime is significantly weakened, presenting an opportunity Israel may feel it can't miss.

Khamenei has struck a defiant tone amid growing protests against his regime, but a series of regional setbacks, coupled with an emboldened Trump, could finally bring it down

America's raid in Venezuela has some officials in Tehran wondering if their country will be next

The Kremlin's economic indicators are causing unease, while smaller states in Russia's sphere of influence are eyeing opportunities to reduce their reliance on Moscow. What will the year ahead bring?

Israeli raids and bombs have served as a powerful recruiting tool for those wishing to resist Israel

He will be expected to play an active role in getting Iraq to disband armed factions, as pressure from Washington is expected to intensify

A firestorm started by an ally helped unravel the 'Axis of Resistance'– and changed Tehran's own trajectory

His possible appointment does not bode well for bridging the gap between Tehran and the West over a range of political issues—perhaps most crucially, Iran's nuclear programme

His recent appointment as a national security advisor adds to the trend of more pragmatic sections of the establishment—who advocate negotiating with the West—coming to the fore