How a Gulf nuclear incident could disrupt world's energy supply A nuclear incident in the Arabian Gulf during the current Israeli strikes against Iran could have devastating consequences worldwide Energy • 20 Jun
How a Gulf nuclear incident could disrupt world's energy supply A nuclear incident in the Arabian Gulf during the current Israeli strikes against Iran could have devastating consequences worldwide Energy • 20 Jun
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
How do airlines deal with Israel-Iran conflict? The Middle East is a major flight hub and history shows that the civil airline industry and military conflict do not mix Aviation • 17 Jun
How Gaza's children face a lifetime of harm from food blockade The forced starvation of Gaza's children will have profound, long-term and generational health consequences for survivors Gaza • 13 Jun
How Gaza's children face a lifetime of harm from food blockade The forced starvation of Gaza's children will have profound, long-term and generational health consequences for survivors Gaza • 13 Jun
Gaza ceasefire: what it means for peace in the Middle East After 15 months of bitter conflict a ceasefire deal has been agreed, but there are still twists and uncertainties Brainstorm • 16 Jan
Gaza ceasefire: what it means for peace in the Middle East After 15 months of bitter conflict a ceasefire deal has been agreed, but there are still twists and uncertainties Brainstorm • 16 Jan
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
'A challenging situation': Irish troops and UNIFIL in Lebanon Despite the recent ceasefire, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah still present risks for Irish and UNIFIL peacekeepers in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Dec 24
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the face of post-Assad Syria? The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader spearheaded the advance that toppled Assad, but who is he and why does he have $10 million bounty on his head? Middle East • 10 Dec 24
Who is Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the face of post-Assad Syria? The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader spearheaded the advance that toppled Assad, but who is he and why does he have $10 million bounty on his head? Middle East • 10 Dec 24
What will be the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on Gaza war? The killing of the Hamas leader is certainly a defining moment in the current conflict, but it's unlikely to bring an end to the war Middle East • 18 Oct 24
What will be the impact of Yahya Sinwar's death on Gaza war? The killing of the Hamas leader is certainly a defining moment in the current conflict, but it's unlikely to bring an end to the war Middle East • 18 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election Could Arab Americans in swing states voting for Donald Trump because of anger over Joe Biden's inaction in Gaza decide the outcome? US presidential election • 11 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
How much money is Israel spending on Middle East conflicts? Israel's ongoing war in Gaza and involvement in new conflicts in the Middle East is coming at a major financial cost Middle East • 08 Oct 24
Why would Iran take the risk of direct war with Israel? If Iran doesn't act, there's a serious risk of undermining its own state identity as anti-Israel and anti-US Iran • 02 Oct 24
Why would Iran take the risk of direct war with Israel? If Iran doesn't act, there's a serious risk of undermining its own state identity as anti-Israel and anti-US Iran • 02 Oct 24
Why Israeli invasion could push Lebanon into total state collapse Lebanon is a vulnerable country that has been plagued by devastating economic and political crises, corruption, and human rights violations Lebanon • 01 Oct 24
Why Israeli invasion could push Lebanon into total state collapse Lebanon is a vulnerable country that has been plagued by devastating economic and political crises, corruption, and human rights violations Lebanon • 01 Oct 24
Why it would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon Is a ground invasion now inevitable, and, if so, what would that mean for Hezbollah and Lebanon? Middle East • 30 Sep 24
Why it would be a mistake for Israel to invade Lebanon Is a ground invasion now inevitable, and, if so, what would that mean for Hezbollah and Lebanon? Middle East • 30 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
What happened when Israel invaded Lebanon in 1982? Israel's invasion and occupation of Lebanon, its siege on Beirut and the massacres that followed all led to the birth of Hezbollah History • 25 Sep 24
Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
Will the exploding pager attack ignite an Israel-Hezbollah war? The main aim of the attack was to disrupt Hezbollah's means of communication and its command and control system in Lebanon Middle East • 18 Sep 24
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
What death of Iran's Raisi might mean for country and region Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's passing will be a severe blow to the country's conservative leadership Iran • 20 May 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
How much longer can Israel continue its war in Gaza? Facing enormous pressure home and abroad, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a long way from victory six months into the war Middle East • 08 Apr 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why patience is wearing thin with Israel and Palestine leadership The lack of leadership on both sides is causing anger in the US and elsewhere, but there is little sign that either side is listening Middle East • 20 Mar 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
Why Palestinian prisoners will be key condition of ceasefire deal Israel and Hamas have reportedly settled on a ten-to-one ratio of 400 Palestinian prisoners to be released in exchange for 40 Israeli hostages Gaza • 29 Feb 24
What role is Iran playing in current Middle East conflicts? Iran's cross-border presence in the Middle East is nothing new, but it has taken on increased significance in light of current events Iran • 29 Jan 24
What role is Iran playing in current Middle East conflicts? Iran's cross-border presence in the Middle East is nothing new, but it has taken on increased significance in light of current events Iran • 29 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
100 days on, what's the state of play in Israel-Hamas war? Even with tens of thousands of civilians dead or displaced, this bitter conflict still has a long way to go Middle East • 14 Jan 24
Are Gaza war hostage-prisoner exchanges likely to resume? The resumption of fighting means it's hard to see how or when it will be possible for the antagonists to reach further deals. Middle East • 04 Dec 23
Are Gaza war hostage-prisoner exchanges likely to resume? The resumption of fighting means it's hard to see how or when it will be possible for the antagonists to reach further deals. Middle East • 04 Dec 23
How Hamas's web of allies makes ending the war harder for Israel The fact that Hamas seems to be leading a large and relatively diverse coalition suggests Israel is not only facing a Hamas problem Military • 01 Dec 23
How Hamas's web of allies makes ending the war harder for Israel The fact that Hamas seems to be leading a large and relatively diverse coalition suggests Israel is not only facing a Hamas problem Military • 01 Dec 23
Gaza: What can aid agencies achieve during four-day ceasefire? With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefire Middle East • 24 Nov 23
Gaza: What can aid agencies achieve during four-day ceasefire? With winter coming, the situation can only get worse unless this pause extends into a more permanent ceasefire Middle East • 24 Nov 23
What does Israel's war in Gaza mean for Russia? Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from Ukraine Russia • 20 Nov 23
What does Israel's war in Gaza mean for Russia? Russia hopes a war in the Middle East will redirect Western public opinion, support and military resources away from Ukraine Russia • 20 Nov 23
Should Ireland refer war in Gaza to International Criminal Court? It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7th War Crimes • 15 Nov 23
Should Ireland refer war in Gaza to International Criminal Court? It's clear that war crimes within the Court's jurisdiction have been committed in Israel and Palestine before, on and since October 7th War Crimes • 15 Nov 23
