Middle East
Russia's Middle East focus may go on hold for election
The Russian leader uses a swift regional tour to point up areas of advantage in Syria and beyond
RussiaUS Jerusalem bombshell could destabilise Iraq
Even if protests die down, the regional impact of Trump’s announcement may be permanent and pervasive
IraqMiddle East rivalries may undermine counterterrorism
The absences at the inaugural summit of the Saudi-led Islamic Military Alliance are telling
Middle EastIran-US clash will play out in Lebanon and beyond
Lebanon’s Hezbollah is in the front line as Tehran awaits Washington’s new policy on the nuclear deal
IranIS threat will persist after territorial losses
Islamic State is close to losing all the territory it once held, which is changing the group's strategies
InternationalTurkish foreign policy will now concentrate on Kurds
The Kurdish question will divert Turkey from its over-arching goal of becoming the Middle East’s Islamic hegemon
TurkeyKurdish referendum will fuel ambitions in Middle East
Fractious Kurds across the region see today’s vote on secession from Iraq as a historic turning point
Middle EastIraq will use Middle East geopolitics for gain
Iraqi politicians are reaching out to Saudi Arabia, raising speculation about changes in the regional balance of power
Iraq
