Middle EastHere's why the Iran protests matter An economy in tatters, rampant corruption and rising food prices are prompting Iranians to take to the streets By Cornelius Adebahr
Middle EastPlaying with fire Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a symbolic act – but one with potentially disastrous consequences By Werner Puschra
Middle EastA wary return to Raqqa The Syrian city of Raqqa is free from ISIS’ grip at last. But a former resident fears it has merely passed from one set of hands to another By Yassin al-Haj Saleh
Middle EastHamas releases its grip on Gaza Beyhan Sentürk reports on the Palestinian reconciliation deal from East Jerusalem. By Beyhan Sentürk
Middle East‘There is no military solution’ The US is right to renew its commitment to Afghanistan. But focussing on killing terrorists above nation-building is a mistake. By Mirco Günther
Middle EastThe blame game Holding Saudi Arabia responsible for Islamist terrorism lets Western governments off the hook By Emily Winterbotham, Michael Jones
Future of social democracyAvi Gabbay: the "Israeli Macron" A relative unknown gives fresh hope to Israel’s moribund Labour Party By Micky Drill
Middle EastThe politics of terror The recent suicide attacks in Tehran have inflamed tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia By Adnan Tabatabai
InterviewsThe curse of victory Ex-Shin Bet chief Carmi Gillon reflects on 50 years of Israeli occupation