When U.S. Patriots shot down an Iranian missile over Erbil on April 15, Kurds wondered why such defenses weren’t activated when they were attacked.
A discussion on Iran's attack on Israel.
A discussion on what the recent escalation in the Middle East tells us about Iran's strategy.
Tehran’s strike against Israel last weekend doubtless reflected its strengths, but also may have included a strategic blunder.
Maha Yahya comments on Iran's retaliatory attacks against Israel for the bombing of its consulate in Damascus.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
A discussion on the news reports on Iran preparing to attack Israel in a few days, risks for Iran if the tensions escalate.
Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa.
As the influence of the Assad regime and Russia declines, Iran is emerging as the main actor, which could provoke a major Israeli intervention.
The Syrian regime has struggled to govern Syria’s south, while the Ukraine war has weakened Russia’s influence, making both more reliant on Tehran and its allies in the area. However, this may increase the prospects of conflict between Iran and Israel.