The Turbulent World of Middle East Soccer

The Gaza war’s fog complicates separating the wheat from the chaff.

Counterintuitive Palestinian politics: Is Hamas treading a path paved by the PLO?

Religious leaders strive to become peacemakers, not warmongers.

Gaza divides the wheat from the chaff among religious leaders.

Gaza’s Day After may alleviate suffering but promises to be no panacea.

Israeli & Palestinian war crimes? Yes. Genocide? Maybe. A talk with Omer Bartov

Israeli and Palestinian obstinance, not settlements, obstructs two-state solution.

Arab and Muslim leaders put limited influence and differences on display.

Whither Hamas? A conversation with hostage negotiator Gershon Baskin

Gaza war drowns out sane voices.

Israel in Gaza: No good options

US Gaza war cost-benefit analysis may reach tipping point.

Biden’s Israeli bear hug is a double-edged sword.

Hamas puts Malaysia in a bind.

Israel may win its battle against Hamas but has already lost the war.

Emotions fuel Gaza war and bury hopes for resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Middle Eastern history repeats itself or maybe it doesn’t?

The Middle East may never be the same.

The politics of Saudi and Iranian sports

Reforming Islam: How many ways to crack an egg? — A conversation with Andrew March.

Saudi-Israeli deal would be a gamechanger but not for the reasons discussed

Keeping Saudi ultra-conservatism alive and kicking: Meet Sheikh Awesome

The Global Enduring Disorder: A conversation with Jason Pack

Confusion and uncertainty shape debate about US Gulf policy.