Middle east news
Iran frames Kurds as ‘separatists’ to serve its own agenda – opinion
An examination of Kurdish-Iranian history reveals that Kurds in the Islamic Republic have been politically engaged for over a century, actively protesting and fighting for human rights and liberties.
An invasion is underway in Canada, but not in the way you think – opinion
PremiumPremiumThe Turkey trap: Israel has air superiority over Ankara, but no reason to fight - opinion
Mecca pact unites Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan - but what does it mean? - opinion
Assad brothers summoned in absentia as Syria opens landmark trial of former security chief
The court’s summonses for Bashar and Maher Assad added symbolic weight to a proceeding targeting figures once considered untouchable
Trump, Netanyahu and the irony of Responsibility to Protect in Iran - opinion
Trump and Netanyahu may unintentionally act in line with the UN’s Responsibility to Protect principle.
Khamenei's hubris: The four failures that sealed the dictator's fate - analysis
How the system that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei built over decades to protect himself ended up killing him.
Iranian protests create a short window for change - opinion
As Iran’s regime escalates repression, the 2026 uprising exposes the limits of containment and opens an opportunity for decisive change.
Iranians trust Reza Pahlavi more than the regime’s 'moderates' - opinion
Europe doubts Reza Pahlavi, but millions of Iranians have already chosen him as their leader.
Why Washington shifts from Syria’s Kurds to Sharaa - opinion
Trump’s military and political backing for the SDF as the central anti‑ISIS instrument has now evolved to a policy where they are a problem that needs solving.
Iranian feminists understood the revolution better than Europe’s intellectuals - opinion
While Foucault praised Iran’s 1979 revolution as spiritual, Iranian women warned it would mean coercion, veiling, and the erasure of their rights.
Somaliland chose peace, the world chose to look away - opinion
In a region scarred by war, one society chose reconciliation. Why does global diplomacy ignore Somaliland?
Elon Musk expected to attend Trump dinner with Saudi crown prince, Punchbowl reports
Elon Musk is expected to attend a dinner hosted by US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Looking at militia, terror groups from other places can show how Hamas can be disarmed - analysis
It’s important that the demilitarization is enforced, not just demanded. In historically successful disarmaments, independent bodies facilitated the decommissioning.
