Middle East Crisis

In diplomacy, style now matters just as much as substance.

The impact will be felt for years, even if Trump’s peace plan succeeds.

Only U.S. pressure will ensure that Israel honors the Gaza cease-fire.

Decisions made early on set the path for a devastating war.

Iran doesn’t need to rebuild its damaged facilities to sprint for a nuclear weapon.

Washington would struggle to secure dangerous materials, technologies, and expertise.

Without support from a weakened Tehran, the region’s extremist movements would wither.

Both countries’ strategic calculus suggests it will be even more violent.

The government and army are taking back their own country.

Cuts to foreign assistance and a fragile cease-fire have made the urgent work more dangerous.

The new government in Beirut is the country’s best chance for reform in years—but support from Washington and Riyadh will be crucial.

Assad’s fall and Israel’s offensive give Lebanese a chance to reclaim their country.

The Trump administration has made an unprecedentedly sloppy security guarantee to Qatar.

Toppling Assad didn’t solve Turkey’s problems—it made them worse.

For years, the group has relied on the perception that it is untouchable.

How arms deals are helping Sharaa to make up with Moscow.

And what it means for future negotiators.

What would it mean for Hussein al-Sheikh to lead a people whose dream of independence is no longer alive?

FP asks experts two questions about the fighting between Israelis and Palestinians.

Trump’s plan is just the latest example.