The decision is not surprising, given that the country’s political class mistrusts a poll whose outcome it doesn’t fully control.

Addressing water scarcity and improving water management will be immensely important for ensuring the region’s stability, sustainability, and well-being in the face of a changing climate.

Dislocation, destruction, and continued oversight were always part of Israel’s plan for the post-conflict situation in the Palestinian territory.

In an interview, author Steve Coll discusses his latest book on the quarter-century minuet between the United States and the late Iraqi leader.

Tehran’s strike against Israel last weekend doubtless reflected its strengths, but also may have included a strategic blunder.

Maha Yahya comments on Iran's retaliatory attacks against Israel for the bombing of its consulate in Damascus.