Geoffrey Aronson

Russia may soon find it impossible to pursue a policy in Syria that accommodates Israel as well as its enemies.

A two-state solution for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was in dire straits long before Trump’s presidency.

Palestinians know that they have been offered only stale crumbs from the UN Security Council’s table.

The beginning of Obama’s failed policies in the Middle East was his inability to stop Israeli settlements.

America sees conflicts shaded in black or white and avoids all complex and nuanced ambiguities.

The establishment is rousing itself to protect the system, this time from political rather than economic calamity.

The history of the canal offers a cautionary legacy to those hoping to win Egypt a good place in international economy.

Washington’s claim to knowing what needs to be done is betrayed by its recent record in Iraq.

Israel has evolved a respect for Hamas forces and a practical preference for Hamas’ continued rule in Gaza.

Mahmoud Abbas certainly has every reason to be depressed about the current state of affairs.