Political polarisation, economic strain and emigration challenge Israel’s future as a secure and sustainable state.

"Diplomacy is the best option we have; the alternatives are so unattractive," a senior Iranian official told Newsweek.

By law, failure to pass the budget by March 31 leads to an automatic collapse of the government and snap elections within ...

South Africa’s expulsion of the Israeli chargé d’affaires and Israel’s reciprocal response emphasise a collapse in relations.

In summary, while regional balances and conditions reduce the likelihood of the U.S. attacking Iran, the domestic politics of ...

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Tehran will respond in a way that eliminates any incentive for restraint, unleashing a conflict that would be impossible to ...

Israel has entered a new era of territorial expansionism and military aggression beyond the borders of historic Palestine.

Tactical disagreements with America’s other Middle East allies should not be mistaken for a strategic drift.

Iran’s leadership is increasingly worried a US strike could break its grip on power by driving an already enraged public back ...

The rancour surrounding the implosion of Adelaide Writers’ Week has meant all upcoming festivals in 2026 are risk-checking ...

New four-day ceasefire comes after Syrian military accused SDF guards of abandoning a camp housing thousands of families with ...