War

In the Spotlight Death of British soldier in northern Iraq, not far from Iranian border, sharpens concerns for personnel stationed across the region

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 5 June 26

The Explainer Fighting has continued in the Middle East despite truce agreements

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 5 June 26

The Explainer Next-generation drones and sophisticated air defence system have handed Kyiv the advantage as Russia continues massive air strikes

By The Week UK Published 4 June 26

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 June 26

Today's Big Question ‘Marked shift in mood’ among Russia’s elites, as country’s economic and military woes mount

By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published 3 June 26

Speed Read “You’re f---ing crazy. You’d be in prison if it weren’t for me,” Trump reportedly told Netanyahu

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 2 June 26

Today’s Big Question Tehran wants peace deal to include end to Israel’s war on Hezbollah but Israel vows to ‘crush’ Iran-backed group

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 27 May 26

Today’s Big Question Critics believe mooted ‘memorandum of understanding’ leaves ‘radicalised‘ Tehran in stronger position than before US assault

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published 26 May 26

In the Spotlight Electronic interference in the region is ‘next-level’, affecting both commercial and military navigation systems

By The Week UK Published 13 May 26

Today's Big Question Both sides want an end to the war but on their terms – and they remain far apart

By The Week UK Published 6 May 26

Speed Read President Donald Trump called off diplomatic meetings with his envoys

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 27 April 26

Speed Read Navy veteran Hung Cao will serve as acting secretary

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 23 April 26