What a late-night meal in Italy taught me about U.S. power in the Arab world.

At least one of Israel’s occupations will be permanent, whether anyone else likes it or not.

Despite the sharp exchanges between the U.S. and Iranian presidents at the United Nations, new negotiations may not be so far-fetched as sanctions intensify against Tehran.

The United States has reactivated sanctions against Iran that could trigger the collapse of the multilateral Iran nuclear deal.

This article first appeared here on ForeignPolicy.com July 23, 2018. Earlier this month, Syrian regime forces hoisted their flag above the southern town of Daraa and celebrated. Although there is …

With John Bolton’s appointment as national security adviser, the odds have significantly risen that President Trump will abandon his predecessor’s nuclear deal with Iran. But there’s no need for hyst…

Who calls the shots in Iran on economic policy, security, and responding to domestic calls for reform? A look at the government's organization chart indicates how complicated the answer is.

But things are likely to get much, much worse before they—eventually—get better.