A New Agreement, A Broken Plan, and a Widening War in Yemen. The Week's Five Stories
Middle East Weekly Brief - 07.08 - 13.08.2026
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"Last chance before decapitation." Trump halts attacks on Iran, the situation in Yemen escalates, and Hamas's disarmament stalls
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"To me, I think it's over." US-Iran Strikes Resume, Hamas Steps Aside, and Macron visits Damascus. The Week's Five Stories
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Is Hezbollah Lebanon's Only Deterrent against Israel?
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Iran-US Talks Stall as Trump Extends the Ceasefire and Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz Persist
Middle East Weekly Brief - 19.04 - 25.04.2026
Middle East Weekly Brief - 12.04 - 18.04.2026
Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon enters a ceasefire with Israel as the two countries hold first direct talks in decades, regional efforts push for diplomacy between the US and Iran
Middle East Weekly Brief - 05.04 - 11.04.2026
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, Lebanon emerges as a test for the ceasefire, Israel continues its ceasefire violations in Gaza as Hamas restarts disarmament talks
Peace Without Ceasefire: Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the Quest for State Authority
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