Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
After decades of failed negotiations, many argue that little that can be achieved in pursuing Israeli-Palestinian peacemaking right now. Yet parking the conflict or returning to the pre-Trump status quo ante could have serious implications not only for Israelis and Palestinians but also for the region and the United States. How can the U.S. administration do more by doing less and help reverse negative trends that are cementing occupation and inequality, while avoiding previous failed policies that have empowered anti-democratic forces in both Israel and Palestine?
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 thehe dangers that could come to the Middle East and Europe as Israel plans for a possible retaliation after Iran’s weekend attack
A discussion on Iran's attack on Israel.
Dislocation, destruction, and continued oversight were always part of Israel’s plan for the post-conflict situation in the Palestinian territory.
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.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has had one stated goal since Israel began its military campaign in Gaza six months ago: a complete "victory" over, and eradication of, Hamas.