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Comment: The myth of American exceptionalism finally came tumbling down on January 6. Biden's success rests on his ability to lead America's reckoning with itself, writes Zaina Ujayli.
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories
Turkey's rise and Iran's decline in the South Caucasus
Analysis: With Turkey asserting its influence in the South Caucasus region during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh, Iran must now adapt to a new geopolitical reality.
Iraqi refugee family is home at last
From a first date that ended in bloody carnage in Baghdad, to finally entering their new home in The Netherlands, this is an epic tale of ...
Iraq, Turkey agree to cooperate on extremist groups
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters that he had agreed with his Iraqi counterpart to continue "our struggle against our common ...
How US-Saudi ties could change in the Biden era
Analysis: Among GCC states, the most dramatic impact could be felt in Saudi Arabia once the Biden administration takes over.
How spoilers are trying to derail Afghanistan's peace process
Analysis: A surge in deadly attacks has raised fears that attempts are being made to sabotage Afghanistan's peace process following US ...
What to expect from Biden's Israel policy
Analysis: Biden's relationship with Israel could be tested over Iran, but the president-elect's proclivity for a paradigm shift or a reversal of ...
Pompeo visits Israel museum honouring Christian Zionists
The US secretary of state also visited an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank and announced new measures against the Palestinian-led ...
US to slash troop levels in Iraq, Afghanistan
The US will reduce troops in Afghanistan and Iraq to their lowest levels in nearly 20 years of war.
The future of EU-Israel relations after Biden's victory
Analysis: While there are hopes that Joe Biden will revamp transatlantic ties, the EU needs to find its own voice on the Israeli-Palestinian ...
US military wary that shakeup could upend apolitical nature
Mark Milley's comments reflected a view he has long been passionate about: the military defending the US constitution.
US foreign policy in the 2020 elections
Comment: Differences in Middle East foreign policy between Trump and Biden show two very different visions of America’s place in the world, ...
Iran's dilemma in Nagorno-Karabakh
Analysis: Sharing borders with Armenia and Azerbaijan, Iran is walking a geopolitical tightrope with the crisis.
Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce fails to hold
Both sides have accused each other of breaking a ceasefire brokered by Russia.
Trump's decision to withdraw Afghanistan troops 'ridiculous': US officials
American politicians expressed concern over the US president's aim to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan by Christmas, arguing that his timeframe is unrealistic.
Assad responds to Trump assassination claims
Bashar al-Assad responded to Trump admitting that he wanted to assassinate the Syrian dictator in 2017.
Will UAE-Israel deal draw Tel Aviv into Yemen's war?
Divided opinion over the normalisation deal risks complicating already tense relations among Yemen's political factions.
Eric Trump claims father achieved 'peace in Middle East'
The US president's son told the Republic National Convention that his father had stopped 'never-ending wars' and achieved 'peace' in ...
UN suspends Syria constitution talks over coronavirus cases
Three delegates attending Syria constitutional talks at the United Nations tested positive for Covid-19.
Syrian regime, opposition representatives meet for constitution talks
Delegations from the Syrian regime and opposition began much-delayed talks in Geneva to draft a new constitution for the conflict-torn country
Syria constitution talks in Geneva an 'important step'
In the upcoming meeting, amending the country's constitution is high on the list of topics up for discussion.
How the Israel-UAE alliance formalises new fault lines
Analysis: Political fault lines in the region have shifted and a dramatic adjustment is required to save the Palestinian national movement.
How Jordan's crackdown on the teachers' union risks backfiring
Jordan has closed the teachers' union and arrested dozens of members to quell recent protests. But the crackdown on civic dissent could come at ...
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
Annexation of the West Bank could be the final blow to Jordan's peace treaty with Israel.
Your questions about Israel's plans to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, answered.
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