List of Middle East and North Africa articles
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Houthi fighters sit with heavy machine guns atop a vehicle. Russia Is Running an Undeclared War on Western Shipping
Supplying the Houthis with targeting data crosses every red line of maritime law.
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People pass by a congratulatory billboard showing U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Nov. 7. What Trump’s Win Will Mean for NATO, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran
Foreign policy might have mattered in the election after all—but mainly in Michigan.
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U.S. President Joe Biden (right) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 25.U.S. President Joe Biden (right) meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (left) in the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 25. As a Lame Duck, Biden Could Become Tougher With Israel
Netanyahu’s sacked defense chief had helped smooth tensions with Washington.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media at a press conference during a European Council session on Oct. 17. What the U.S. Election Means for Ukraine and the Middle East
The result will have profound consequences for the major crises roiling the world
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Then-U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2020. Netanyahu Favors Trump, but He Could Come to Regret It
A second Trump administration might have less sympathy for Israel.
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Kamala Harris raises her eyebrows and reaches out to shake hands with Donald Trump behind his lecturn on a debate stage. IR Experts See Glaring Differences Between Harris and Trump
Scholars don’t trust the Republican nominee when it comes to managing U.S. foreign policy.
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Xi and Putin look at each other; a man is between them, and others look on from behind. No, BRICS Isn’t Trying to Rival the West
The declaration from last week’s summit reads like a cri de coeur for the existing order.
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Sri Lankan soldiers carry the remains of what is said to be Tamil Tiger rebel leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in the district of Mullaittivu on May 19, 2009. The Tamil Tigers Were Completely Crushed. Is Hamas Next?
History shows that vicious wars can eliminate a terrorist organization—or help keep it alive.
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A woman in a white button up shirt waves a red and white keffiyah above her head. Behind her are a crowd of people holding Lebanese and Palestinian flags. Just over her shoulder is a stroller and two young children framed by flags. Michigan’s Lebanese Americans Feel Abandoned by Democrats
Amid Israel’s campaign in southern Lebanon, voters in the city of Dearborn express anger and indifference.
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An election worker processes a stack of 2024 general election ballots with the tabulation machine in front of observers. How America’s Fourth-Largest County Is Preparing for Election Interference
Maricopa County in Arizona has been a lightning rod for election deniers since 2020. Officials there say they’re prepared this time around.
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A view of Tehran's skyline at dawn after several explosions were heard in the city. What Israel’s Attack on Iran Means for the Region
This week’s strikes could draw a line in the sand—or set the stage for a bigger offensive.
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Rockets fired by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon are intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome air defense system on Aug 9. Where Is the Massive Hezbollah Response to Israel’s Attacks?
The devastating bombardment anticipated by many has failed to materialize.
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The entrance of the International Criminal Police Organization headquarters, known as Interpol. Organized Crime Is Surging Dramatically, Warns Interpol’s Secretary-General
Police are struggling to stay ahead of a pandemic-fueled boom.
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U.S. President Donald Trump (far right) holds a chart showing military hardware sales as he meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 20, 2018. Why the Gulf States Are Likely Backing Trump
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates see his return to the White House as an opportunity to further bolster their regional ambitions.
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A mural shows the U.S. flag on the side of a building with bombs falling form the red stripes and the words "down the the U.S.A. Barbed wire is in the foreground. Iran Has Every Reason Now to Go Nuclear
Israel’s latest wars are changing Tehran’s strategic calculations.
