Moscow's Syria gamble has worked

Now the most influential actor in the Middle East, Russia looks positively at its engagement in Syria

By Fyodor Lukyanov

Trump‘s piece plan

Trump’s ‘deal of the century’ offers Palestinians only scattered islets of land. It will bring everything but peace to the region

By Hannes Alpen

Europe's weak hand in Libya

The Berlin summit failed to put pressure on states intervening in Libya. Instead, it risks to further internationalise the conflict

By Emadeddin Badi

'No room for criticising Iran'

The protest movement is past, Iran's influence stronger than before. Tim Petschulat on the US military strike's effect in Iraq

Suleimani’s death changes nothing for Iran

The General was an important figure. But the Islamic Republic won’t lose influence in the region because of his assassination

By Narges Bajoghli

It's spring again

The revolution has returned to the Middle East. Young people are protesting corruption and the lack of future prospects

By Jannis Grimm

No to femicide in Palestine!

A new generation of Palestinian activists sees the fight against gendered violence on a par with the struggle for independence

By Maja Sojref

'Netanyahu is the real loser'

The second election in Israel this year ends again with a stalemate. Paul Pasch on what that means for a new government

Bibi vs democracy

An election victory for Benjamin Netanyahu could spell the end of the separation of powers in Israel

By Richard C. Schneider