The Israel-Gaza conflict and the US’s position in the Middle East
For decades, the relationship between the United States and Arab countries has been complex and multifaceted, and defined by a combination of geopolitical interests, economic ties and regional conflic...
20 Nov 202324min
Hamas, Israel, and where the war goes from here
We’re almost six weeks into the Israel-Gaza war and few believe it will end any time soon. Calls for ceasefires from the international community have fallen on deaf ears and hostage release negotiatio...
17 Nov 202332min
How is the Israel-Gaza war seen from a US viewpoint?
The US is feeling the pressure of the war in Gaza because of the way President Joe Biden is deemed to be handling the conflict. In the days after the October 7 Hamas attacks, Mr Biden visited Israel a...
10 Nov 202326min
A month into the Israel-Gaza war, what happened so far?
A month ago, the military wing of Hamas attacked the Israeli border on October 7th, killing more than 1,400 Israelis and igniting a brutal war. Israel retaliated through a relentless bombing of Gaza a...
7 Nov 202319min
Gaza’s human battle and what is expected from Hamas
Life in Gaza has been nothing but harrowing for a month now. Fighting between Hamas and the Israeli military has intensified, with Israel saying the war has now entered its second phase, as its army s...
3 Nov 202318min
Is Hezbollah a third player in the Israel-Gaza war?
There is a whiff of war in Lebanon. Haunted by memories of previous conflicts, many Lebanese are worried about a major escalation, and preparing for the worst. Families have packed emergency bags in c...
27 Okt 202330min
Egypt’s dilemma as war rages between Israel and Gaza
The world’s attention has turned to a corner of the Sinai region of Egypt. The location is the Rafah Crossing, where for days lorries laden with aid have queued to enter the Palestinian territory from...
23 Okt 202316min
What are the chances of the Israel-Gaza conflict becoming a Middle East war?
In September, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood in front of world leaders at the UN General Assembly and displayed two maps: one showing Israel’s isolation at the time of its creation i...
19 Okt 202331min
