Middle East
36 Articles
Making Sense of International Law in Light of Israel and Iran’s Latest Round of “Retaliation”
The current round of retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran casts light on Israel's and Iran’s opposing political strategies, which also have significant legal implications…
Beyond Law: Reaffirming the Centrality of Ethics in War
The unmooring of law from ethics has catalyzed the expansion of violence across the Middle East.
Threats and Response Options in the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict
The latest escalation between Israel and Iran is likely to redefine the region for decades to come.
To End the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, Stop Focusing on Peace
Israeli leaders should view negotiations as a way to the security they crave, and the Palestinian Authority to the legitimacy they seek.
Enhancing Nuclear Transparency in Iran Could Help Prevent a Wider War
Pursuing transparency measures now in Iran would help prevent the country's nuclear program from triggering a wider war.
A Precarious Moment for Yemen’s Truce
The effects of the war in Gaza are rippling across the region, threatening Yemen's fragile truce.
The Biden Administration Should Continue Rebuffing NSO Group’s Latest Lobbying Efforts.
The NSO Group's efforts to curry favor and evade accountability in the United States must fail due to its role in global human rights abuses.
It’s Time to Close the Door on Biden’s Saudi Defense Deal
The Biden administration's potential defense deal with Saudi Arabia would undermine U.S. diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and could pave the path for a regional nuclear arms…
Policy Alert: Key Questions in Hamas’ Attack on Israel and What Comes Next
Officials are scrambling to gauge foreign involvement and intelligence failures, even as they decide how to respond militarily and otherwise.
How the Expansion of “Self-Defense” Has Undermined Constraints on the Use of Force
Legal Scholar Oona Hathaway examines how expansive U.S. interpretations of "self-defense" have shaped international law.
China Does Not Have to Be a U.S. Adversary in the Middle East
China has a constructive role to play in easing tensions in the Middle East, alongside the United States.
Saudi Arabia and Iran: The Politics of Détente
Senior diplomats from Saudi Arabia and Iran are meeting in Beijing tomorrow to discuss the next steps in restoring diplomatic relations following the Chinese-brokered agreement…