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Australia’s presence in Iran was a lifeline for the Western world. Now, that era is over

This week’s decision not only conveys a strong message of disapproval, and gives comfort to opponents of the Iranian regime. It also raises...

27.08.2025 8

Amin Saikal

Australia’s presence in Iran was a lifeline for the Western world. Now, that era is over

This week’s decision not only conveys a strong message of disapproval, and gives comfort to opponents of the Iranian regime. It also raises...

27.08.2025 5

Amin Saikal

Australia’s presence in Iran was a lifeline for the Western world. Now, that era is over

This week’s decision not only conveys a strong message of disapproval, and gives comfort to opponents of the Iranian regime. It also raises...

27.08.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Australia’s presence in Iran was a lifeline for the Western world. Now, that era is over

This week’s decision not only conveys a strong message of disapproval, and gives comfort to opponents of the Iranian regime. It also raises...

27.08.2025 9

Amin Saikal

Here are 4 ways Western countries can actually pressure Israel

20.08.2025 10

Amin Saikal

How can Western countries back up Palestine recognition with action? Here are 4 ways to pressure Israel

Western countries agree a two-state solution is the way to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. But are they willing to take action to make it...

20.08.2025 80

Amin Saikal

Here are 4 ways Western countries can actually pressure Israel

20.08.2025 10

Amin Saikal

As Netanyahu moves toward full takeover of Gaza, Israel faces a crisis of international credibility

08.08.2025 6

Amin Saikal

As Netanyahu moves toward full takeover of Gaza, Israel faces a crisis of international credibility

As global opinion turns against Israel and its traditional Western allies distance themselves, the country finds itself increasingly isolated.

08.08.2025 5

Amin Saikal

The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is meant to be the ‘collective voice’ of the Muslim world. Yet it has been toothless on the most important...

31.07.2025 5

Amin Saikal

Netanyahu went all in on Trump. His grave miscalculation will echo for years to come

In cosying up to a mercurial American president, Israel’s vulnerability and utter dependence on the US has been exposed to the world – and Iran.

30.06.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Netanyahu went all in on Trump. His grave miscalculation will echo for years to come

In cosying up to a mercurial American president, Israel’s vulnerability and utter dependence on the US has been exposed to the world – and Iran.

30.06.2025 20

Amin Saikal

Netanyahu went all in on Trump. His grave miscalculation will echo for years to come

In cosying up to a mercurial American president, Israel’s vulnerability and utter dependence on the US has been exposed to the world – and Iran.

30.06.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Netanyahu went all in on Trump. His grave miscalculation will echo for years to come

In cosying up to a mercurial American president, Israel’s vulnerability and utter dependence on the US has been exposed to the world – and Iran.

30.06.2025 9

Amin Saikal

Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own...

19.06.2025 2

Amin Saikal

Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own...

19.06.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own...

19.06.2025 30

Amin Saikal

Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

Netanyahu continues to insist that Iran is on course to produce nuclear weapons within weeks. Meanwhile, he omits that Israel itself has its own...

19.06.2025 3

Amin Saikal

Iran’s long history of revolution, defiance and outside interference – and why its future is so uncertain

Iran is highly fragmented and doesn’t have a long tradition of democracy or a unified opposition movement. So what happens if the supreme leader is...

18.06.2025 5

Amin Saikal

Iran’s long history of revolution, defiance and outside interference – and why its future so uncertain

Iran is highly fragmented and doesn’t have a long tradition of democracy or a unified opposition movement. So what happens if the supreme leader is...

18.06.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Why Israel defied Trump to risk a major war

16.06.2025 10

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Why did Israel defy Trump – and risk a major war – by striking Iran now? And what happens next?

Trump had good reason to try to constrain Netanyahu while nuclear talks with Iran proceeded, but Israel decided instead to try to behead the...

13.06.2025 40

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Trump is MAGA-fying the Middle East, with or without Netanyahu’s support

Donald Trump has found the Israel prime minister too trigger-happy, and their relationship has taken a back-seat.

15.05.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Trump is MAGA-fying the Middle East, with or without Netanyahu’s support

Donald Trump has found the Israel prime minister too trigger-happy, and their relationship has taken a back-seat.

15.05.2025 9

Amin Saikal

Trump is MAGA-fying the Middle East, with or without Netanyahu’s support

Donald Trump has found the Israel prime minister too trigger-happy, and their relationship has taken a back-seat.

15.05.2025 9

Amin Saikal

Trump is MAGA-fying the Middle East, with or without Netanyahu’s support

Donald Trump has found the Israel prime minister too trigger-happy, and their relationship has taken a back-seat.

15.05.2025 9

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India and Pakistan are on war footing. Can they be brought back from the brink?

Pakistan believes an Indian ‘military incursion’ is imminent, following a terror attack last week in Kashmir. Will nuclear deterrence be enough to...

29.04.2025 10

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With US bombers at the ready, can Trump cut a deal with Iran and avoid a war?

Donald Trump has given Iran two months to agree to a new nuclear deal or be prepared for war. Here’s how both sides could come to an agreement.

05.04.2025 10

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In Afghanistan, families are forced to sell children to survive. Trump’s USAID cuts will be devastating

The US has donated nearly US$4 billion to Afghanistan since the Taliban came into power. Gutting USAID will have enormous consequences for women and...

16.02.2025 10

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With the Gaza ceasefire in the balance, Netanyahu’s meeting with Trump could be pivotal

The second phase of negotiations over the Gaza ceasefire could be very rocky. A meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump may be pivotal.

04.02.2025 9

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With the Gaza ceasefire in the balance, all eyes are on Benjamin Netanyahu’s trip to Washington

The second phase of negotiations over the Gaza ceasefire could be very rocky. A meeting between Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump may be pivotal.

03.02.2025 5

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Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

For Israel’s prime minister, the safe release of four soldiers is only further proof that his ambitions for the Middle East have not been fully...

26.01.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

For Israel’s prime minister, the safe release of four soldiers is only further proof that his ambitions for the Middle East have not been fully...

26.01.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

For Israel’s prime minister, the safe release of four soldiers is only further proof that his ambitions for the Middle East have not been fully...

26.01.2025 10

Amin Saikal

Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

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A bitter rivalry is emerging in the Middle East between two old adversaries over the future of Syria

The fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria has opened a new front for geopolitical competition in the Middle East. Now, however, instead of Iran...

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Syria’s new leaders say they’re a moderate force. Australia has labelled them terrorists

While the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime will reshape the balance of power in the northern Middle East, it is doubtful that Syrians will be...

10.12.2024 3

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Syria’s new leaders say they’re a moderate force. Australia has labelled them terrorists

While the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime will reshape the balance of power in the northern Middle East, it is doubtful that Syrians will be...

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Syria’s new leaders say they’re a moderate force. Australia has labelled them terrorists

While the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime will reshape the balance of power in the northern Middle East, it is doubtful that Syrians will be...

10.12.2024 5

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Syria’s new leaders say they’re a moderate force. Australia has labelled them terrorists

While the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime will reshape the balance of power in the northern Middle East, it is doubtful that Syrians will be...

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In the Middle East, Trump can’t have his cake and eat it too

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has hit the jackpot with the election of Donald Trump. He could not hope for a more ardent supporter than...

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Donald Trump fancies himself a skilled dealmaker, but Middle East peace might be beyond him

Donald Trump’s re-election as the US president last week comes at a time of extreme volatility in the Middle East. The president-elect has promised...

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Donald Trump’s re-election as the US president last week comes at a time of extreme volatility in the Middle East. The president-elect has promised...

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Donald Trump may fancy himself a skilled dealmaker, but Middle East peace might be beyond him

Donald Trump’s re-election as the US president last week comes at a time of extreme volatility in the Middle East. The president-elect has promised...

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Iran put the ball in Netanyahu’s court. Now the world awaits his chosen retaliation

Israel and Iran are locked in a vicious cycle of hostility that can easily spiral into a regional inferno of global proportions. While knowing that...

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Iran put the ball in Netanyahu’s court. Now the world awaits his chosen retaliation

Israel and Iran are locked in a vicious cycle of hostility that can easily spiral into a regional inferno of global proportions. While knowing that...

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Australia’s presence in Iran was a lifeline for the Western world. Now, that era is over

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Iran does not have nuclear weapons. We can’t afford to repeat the Iraq War lie

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Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

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Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

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Second hostage swap is a bitter pill for Netanyahu’s failed ambitions

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