Analysis
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Familiar problems for Biden in Israel
The US is concerned about Israeli settlement policies, recent actions toward the Palestinians, and trade with China, but these issues are more likely to blow over than blow up.
With Nile talks stalled, Ethiopia plans to fill dam, buy Turkish drones
Meanwhile, Sudan’s democratic transition faces ‘worst and most dangerous’ crisis.
Erdogan’s latest threats in Syria test limits with Biden, Putin
The Turkish president’s warnings are targeted as much at Washington and Moscow as they are at Syria’s Kurds.
Israel, US gloss over differences on Iran, but frictions remain
US-Israel strategic dialogue finds few points of agreement on Iran's nuclear capability; Iraq looks forward to smooth, transparent election.
Is US-Turkey alliance at a breaking point?
After meeting with Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan slams US (again), but ties between Turkey and Russia have their own strains and limits.
Sisi warns of ‘grave threat’ from Ethiopia over Nile dispute
Egypt in focus: The Nile and Climate Change; Blinken and Shoukry talk civil rights; Sex ed from "Mother Being;" Atheists, and sharks attacks…in less than 1000 words!
Turkey faces gathering storm in Syria
Erdogan’s choices limited as Russian-backed Syrian forces increase attacks, weigh final assault on Idlib
Jailbreak unites Palestinians, confounds Israelis
And: required reading to understand the last two decades in the Middle East: the 'Axis of Evil' speech
Boxed in: Bennett, Abbas can’t win despite ‘goodwill gestures’
Domestic politics are complicating any moves toward better ties, and Hamas is seeking an advantage by stoking resistance.
Are Syrian jihadis ready to take the fight to Afghanistan?
Afghanistan revives terror challenges for Washington; Russia anticipates security vacuum; Erdogan senses an opportunity.
Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November
The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.
Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war.
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent.
G42-Microsoft partnership in Kenya 'just the beginning,' says UAE trade minister
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Dr. Thani Ahmed Al Zeyoudi discusses momentum in UAE trade with the US, the benefits of economic diversification and Africa’s priority in UAE trade policy.
