Middle East

Riyadh’s reckless behavior foments widespread mistrust of its plans to buy nuclear reactors.

Houthi rebels’ attacks on aid workers could deepen the country’s humanitarian crisis.

Most women in the Arab world are disadvantaged—and the most privileged women often have it worst of all.

Rather than rushing to punish Hezbollah, the United States should be shoring up the country’s new government to avoid state collapse.

The march to war against Iran is echoing the drumbeats of America's last major Middle Eastern invasion.

There’s a difference between fair and unfair criticisms of AIPAC—and it’s time everyone, including AIPAC, acknowledges it.

Trump’s son-in-law has become known as a deal-maker. But with the Palestinians, his approach appears to be take it or leave it.

Here's how.

Regime change in Caracas won’t change the country’s problematic relationship with the terrorist group.

As the war in Syria dies down, the torture and mistreatment of returnees are ramping up.

What a late-night meal in Italy taught me about U.S. power in the Arab world.

Russia never sought to be a small-time fixer in the Middle East. Its goal was to reclaim its status as a global power broker.

The new vehicle will do little to ease Iran’s economic pain, though it should help humanitarian trade.

Military cooperation with Middle East allies can work—if Washington rethinks its premises.

The Trump administration could face legal issues maintaining a small force at al-Tanf.

The 7-foot center Enes Kanter has become a symbol of Turkey's never-ending purge—and a potential assassination target.

Here’s how the new Congress should buy time for Israeli-Palestinian peace under the next president.

Saudi Arabia is making a very risky bet that it can become an international tourist destination.

He inherited the conflict. It’s up to him to resolve it responsibly.

At least one of Israel’s occupations will be permanent, whether anyone else likes it or not.