Analysis
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Time to close deal with Iran
An agreement with Iran would be a win, if not a breakthrough, for US interests and allies in the Middle East. (Updated)
Iran nuclear deal key to political solution in Syria
Despite significant progress in the Geneva nuclear talks over the weekend, time may be short, given the opposition of Israel and some in Congress, with implications for Syria.
The Al-Monitor Debate on Gulf Cities
The Wall Street Journal reports on the Al-Monitor debate on Gulf cities; former Israeli, Palestinian negotiators differ on whether Palestinians should recognize Israel as a Jewish state; hope for Syrian bishops' release; a new Al-Monitor design.
Syria’s Race Against Time
UN-Arab League Joint Representative Lakhdar Brahimi presses for Geneva II, while Saudi women are on the road again.
Is Saudi Arabia Holding Up The Geneva II Conference on Syria?
While Turkey may be shifting its Syria policy in response to domestic and international pressure, Saudi Arabia appears to be digging in to oppose the trend toward a diplomatic solution.
The Iranian Trend And Geneva Nuclear Talks
Al-Monitor’s coverage of Iran as negotiations commence this week in Geneva with expectations of progress on the nuclear file, and implications for Syria and the region.
Syrian Islamist Forces Gain in Aleppo
Divisions among Syrian opposition groups may be hindering Geneva II.
UN Resolution Opens New Chapter in Syria Conflict
A UN Security Council resolution has recast the Syria conflict as a matter for international diplomacy, not US unilateral action.
Rouhani Heads to New York, Offers Help On Syria Talks
Al-Monitor’s analysis and coverage of what to expect at the UN General Assembly this week.
Obama’s Syria Policy Has Potential For Breakthrough on War
Al-Monitor’s analysis and coverage of US policy toward Syria.
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.
