Analysis

Billed as a war on Iran's nuclear programme, analysts say Israel's underlying goal is regime change, with the spotlight now on what the US does next

Formally integrating foreign fighters into Syria's new army is viewed as a pragmatic political move, but one which alarms many in Syrian society

The Iranian foreign minister's visit to Cairo may be the latest sign of warming ties, but the path to a genuine rapprochement is littered with obstacles

Historically, Israel's qualitative military edge has constrained the development of US-Gulf strategic ties, but could that be about to change?

Israel's announcement of 22 new settlements is part of a decades-long policy to thwart a Palestinian state and annex the West Bank

Recent overtures have boosted speculation that a new nuclear deal could see Washington lift primary sanctions on Iran, allowing US firms to re-enter the market

Lifting sanctions lays the groundwork for a new era in Syria, but it is a slow, multiphase process shaped by legal, political, and institutional constraints

Hints at normalisation are a way to keep the US engaged and restrain Israel's destabilisation campaign in Syria, but full-fledged diplomatic ties are unlikely

Without a clear mandate, inclusivity, or enforcement mechanisms, transitional justice in Syria could become a political gesture instead of a transformative tool

Israel's plan to conquer Gaza presents both an existential threat and a diplomatic quagmire for Egypt, which has little leverage to influence events