Middle East

Speed Reada Government buildings across the country have been set on fire

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 9 January 26

Under the Radar Popularity of the birds of prey has been ‘soaring’ despite doubts over the legality of sourcing and concerns for animal welfare

By Will Barker, The Week UK Published 8 January 26

Speed Read The death toll from protests sparked by the collapse of Iran’s currency has reached at least 19

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 5 January 26

TODAY’S BIG QUESTION Iranians are taking to the streets as a growing movement of civic unrest threatens a fragile stability

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 2 January 26

instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Anya Jaremko-Greenwold, The Week US Published 18 November 25

The Explainer The US and Israel are increasingly pressuring Baghdad to tackle Iran-backed militants, while weakened Iran sees Iraq as a vital remaining ally

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 12 November 25

Under the Radar President warns that unless rationing eases water crisis, citizens may have to evacuate the capital

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 11 November 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 11 November 25

Speed Read Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi had resigned from her post last week

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 4 November 25

Under the Radar A state-backed AI project hopes to rival China and the United States

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 29 October 25

Pros and cons New conflict means long-held plan for peace seems further away than ever

By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Last updated 16 October 25

Speed Read Hamas freed the final 20 living Israeli hostages and Israel released thousands of Palestinian detainees

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 14 October 25