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Foreign and security policy

Pakistan the peacemaker

With tensions rising, Islamabad has stepped into a pivotal role, helping sustain the only viable channel between Washington and Tehran

By Eldar Mamedov

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Foreign and security policy

What follows the guns

Hamas may be ready to lay down its arms. But without a political horizon, the deal risks becoming just another pause in the fighting

By Usama Antar, Konstantin Witschel

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Foreign and security policy

After the headlines

While the world has moved on, Gaza’s suffering continues. Without pressure on Israel, Europe risks enabling permanent occupation and displacement

By René Wildangel

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Economy and ecology

Time for an import ban

While the EU opposes Israeli settlements in principle, its trade policy tells another story. It now has a unique chance to change course

By Muriel Asseburg, Martin Konečný

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Foreign and security policy

The new Middle East quartet

Together, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan and Egypt are offering an opportunity for stability in the region. We should seize it

By Marcus Schneider

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Democracy and society

The Islamic Republic is more dug in than ever

The most underreported story of this war is the information war — and in many ways, Iran has proved far more adept at it

By Mitra Vand

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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

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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

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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

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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