Middle East

Largely because Israel plays such a big role in U.S. domestic politics and the security of its future is always in question, it has attracted ……Read More

As a November 24 deadline looms for a nuclear deal with Iran, some influential voices in Washington—including President Obama’s former Iran adviser Dennis Ross—have argued that ……Read More

Intensive negotiations take place in Vienna this week to complete the ‘Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action’ before the deadline of 24 November. In a rare ……Read More

Did years of US-engineered sanctions bring Iran to the nuclear negotiating table? American officials firmly say “yes.” “Because of the unprecedented sanctions that we put in place ……Read More

The current round of talks over Iran’s nuclear programme is coming to a close and the stakes are high. Western sanctions have stifled Iran’s economy, ……Read More

As November draws to a close, there are two major events that could profoundly change the oil markets. With the clock ticking, the 5 permanent ……Read More