Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday warned that the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, where Israel is battling Tehran-backed groups, could spill over beyond the Middle East. "The world should know that in case of the expansion of war, its harmful effects will not be limited only to the West
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A year of conflict in Middle East ushers in a new era of regional displacement
A year of conflict has ushered in a new era of mass displacement in the Middle East. Since Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, and the subsequent sustained Israeli bombardment of Gaza, Israel has expanded its operations on multiple fronts to include the West Bank, Yemen, Syria and Lebanon. With
What does the recognition of Palestine by Norway, Ireland, Spain mean for Middle East
Norway, Ireland and Spain have all announced plans to recognise the state of Palestine on May 28. The move has drawn harsh criticism from Israel, which has withdrawn its ambassadors from the three countries. Jonas Gahr Støre, the Norwegian prime minister, said: “There cannot be peace in the Middle East if
US foreign policy in Middle East still governed by Israeli priorities
The vote and the American veto at the United Nations Security Council on April 18 was predictable. Though European countries are increasingly supportive of a Palestinian state, the US is not yet ready for that eventuality, for these reasons: One, US foreign policy in the Middle East is still governed by
Will global oil supply be at risk if Iran, Israel pull the Middle East into war?
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated following Iran’s weekend missile and drone attacks on Israel, heightening concerns of a wider conflict. As with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, further conflict has the potential to destabilise oil prices and disrupt supply chains. In Australia, already grappling with a cost-of-living crisis, the ripple
Settling the Middle East vs West Asia debate
New possibilities in Middle East politics
Essential steps to invest in a climate-smart future
As the climate crisis continues to unfold, the need for financing to support climate adaptation within climate-vulnerable markets across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East will reach $330 billion by 2030. However, these emerging markets have only received a fraction of climate financing. So what needs to happen for