U.S. faces sea power gap in China's backyard as carriers leave Asia
The U.S Navy has no aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific.
Iraq's Sovereignty Is in Jeopardy. Why Is Nobody Speaking Up? | Opinion
Kurdish and Assyrian villagers fear mortars and constant gunfire, and many report that they have been warned by Turkish soldiers to evacuate their homes within 24 hours or face forced removal and bombardment by the Turkish army.
USS Wasp assault ship sails to Mediterranean amid high tensions
USS Wasp crossed the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Mediterranean as tensions in Middle East remain high.
Donald Trump Jr.'s trip to Middle East raises eyebrows
Donald Trump Jr.'s business trip to the Middle East has drawn criticism from social media users.
Ten Years After ISIS Invaded Mosul—Where Does That Leave Iraq's Assyrians?
What justice can be granted to survivors when justice does not exist in Iraq?
No Accountability for Saudi Crimes as U.S. Mulls New Defense Pact
"Please tell the world what is happening to us."
Lost ancient city famed for pearls may have been found
The city is thought to have reached its zenith in the sixth century, but it was struck by disaster and subsequently lost to history.
Washington's Mideast Messaging Needs an Upgrade
Washington should popularize the messages it wishes to communicate.
Read the Room—Antony Blinken Is Too Optimistic on Gaza Ceasefire
The war will go on, possibly until the end of the year.
What weapons does Lebanon's Hezbollah have?
The Iran backed group is one of the most heavily armed state actors globally.
Feckless Policy Toward Israel Drives U.S. Allies Toward Iran
U.S. allies are scared of Iran and uncertain of Washington's support. Their doubts stem from the Biden administration's continuous appeasement of Iran even as Tehran launches a massive proxy war against its closest regional ally, Israel.
The U.S. and the ICC Have a Love-Hate Relationship
The murky, topsy-turvy history, combined with the ICC's war crimes inquiry against Israeli conduct in Gaza, puts the Biden administration in a very uncomfortable position.
The Arab League's Perpetual Dilemma
The Arab League has lacked the structural heft to implement its vision.
I left America to teach in Saudi Arabia after 9/11
My students were experts on the fringe aspects of American culture. They also had strong criticisms of how Muslims were portrayed.
Who is Mojtaba Khamenei—Supreme Leader's Son in spotlight after Raisi death
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash over the weekend, was the favorite to succeed the Supreme Leader.
What caused Iran President Raisi's helicopter crash? What we know
With the helicopter discovered less than 24 hours ago, there is no confirmation yet about what caused the fatal crash.
Iran President Raisi's critics celebrate his death
The hard-line leader had the nickname "Butcher of Tehran" and many people welcomed the news of his helicopter crash on social media.
Benjamin Netanyahu confronted with ultimatum and deadline
Israeli War Cabinet minister Benny Gantz demanded Israel's prime minister create a six-point plan by June 8.
It's Not Too Late for the U.S. To Give Palestinians Hope for Statehood
There are limitless opportunities for the United States to support the rights of Palestinians to work toward a two-state solution. But they will require serious political will.
US ally sends warship to shadow Chinese navy task force
China's 45th naval escort task force has returned from the Middle East.
Gen Z wants next president to "fundamentally change" America
Among the younger generation, 68 percent said they want a candidate who promises not to keep the status quo.
US military says five Houthi drones destroyed, posed 'imminent threat'
According to U.S. Central Command, the Iran-aligned Houthi rebels continued with its attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
Liz Cheney fact-checks Republican's Donald Trump claim
GOP North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said at a rally on Saturday that Trump would never negotiate with terrorists.
The Kids Are Alright
If the student-led protests achieve nothing politically in the U.S., they have at least given hope to the hundreds of thousands of Gazans facing violence, famine, and displacement.
Protesters Against Israel Fail Key History Test
There are hundreds of thousands of Jewish immigrants to Israel from the Middle East and North Africa known as Mizrahi, and their history is being erased from the popular narrative about Israel.
Historian may have cracked 2,700-year-old temple symbols mystery
The meaning of the symbols, which were found in several locations in an ancient city, has baffled experts for about a century.
Joe Biden Is, at Best, a Fair-Weather Friend of Israel
Time and again, Israel's decisions and policies on issues crucial to the security of its people came under attack by the Biden administration.
Pro-Palestinian protests could change student loan forgiveness
Under the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, people arrested at pro-Palestine protests would be blocked from getting student loan forgiveness in the future.
Biden's student loan forgiveness rejected: 'Not buying my vote'
For some Americans, Biden's Middle East stance has blocked any excitement they'd feel over student loan forgiveness here in America.