As Syria Faces a Power Vacuum, ISIS Regroups and Expands Its Reach.
Misconduct Fits a Pro-Hamas Strategy That Involves a Logic of Suffering and Martyrdom
The Danger Is Not Just What This Administration’s Stance Might Mean for Ukraine, but the Rubicon Crossed in U.S. Foreign Policy
As China’s Repression of Uyghur Muslims Continues, Morocco’s Commitment to Religious Tolerance and Human Rights Offers a Potential Refuge—and a Stark Contrast to Global Inaction.
With Iran’s Proxies Weakened and Its Air Defenses Damaged, the Time Is Ripe for Israel to Act Against Tehran’s Nuclear Program.
Separating the Faith from the Faithful in Islam
Peace Demainds Us To End the Destructive Chimera.
Federal Court Reinstates Case Against Halkbank, Alleging Illicit Financial Dealings With Hamas, Potentially Straining U.S.-Turkey Relations.
Those Outraged by Trump’s Proposal May Not Recall That a Similar Plan for Palestinians Was Put Forth in 1953
Spotlight: The End Game in Gaza
Is the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza finally nearing its end? Israel has announced it intends to occupy Gaza City and parts of the Strip beyond the 75 percent it currently controls via a final push by the IDF to remove Hamas dead-enders. If they succeed, what comes next?
Questions abound: Will a significant percentage of Gazans accept opportunities to leave and settle elsewhere? What role will the Gulf Arab states play in security and rebuilding? Will the United States and Europeans become directly involved, or play only diplomatic roles? MEF staff and fellows analyze the situation and potential outcomes.
Questions abound: Will a significant percentage of Gazans accept opportunities to leave and settle elsewhere? What role will the Gulf Arab states play in security and rebuilding? Will the United States and Europeans become directly involved, or play only diplomatic roles? MEF staff and fellows analyze the situation and potential outcomes.
It Is Not Possible to Negotiate with an Entity and at the Same Time Determinedly Seek Its Wholesale Destruction
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Summer 2025 Volume 32: Number 3
Summer 2025 Volume 32: Number 3
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