US-Middle East relations
Edge of the precipice: The US-Iran crisis of 2026
The next few days will test whether diplomacy can prevail over the momentum towards military confrontation
Why the US ‘rescue’ of Iran could backfire
The Trump administration risks strengthening the regime it seeks to unseat
US-Saudi ties pivot to tech: AI chips and a US$1 trillion pledge
The true measure of success will be whether the new tech-for-security model can withstand the volatility of the Middle East
Saudi prince faces big task turning Trump pledges into real wins
The bounty moves Riyadh-Washington relations beyond oil, but falls short of the robust deals Saudi Arabia was pushing for
A reset in Riyadh’s favour: Trump welcomes Saudi crown prince back to Washington
The broader implications of the visit trouble those who believe US foreign policy should balance strategic interests with democratic values
UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Trump’s Gaza plan
The US president’s 20-point plan is included as an annexe to the resolution
Indonesia’s support for the Gaza ceasefire: A strategic and moral imperative
Jakarta portrays a rising middle power seeking to shape, not merely respond to, international developments
Qatar has much to gain from Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Regardless of the outcome, the emirate is poised to leverage its unique position to expand its influence
A war president: Ensuring that the war with Iran doesn’t turn into Iraq War II
Despite Trump’s vows not to involve America in ‘endless wars’, he may discover that it is easier to get into one than to get out of it
