Middle East
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Will the Israel-Hamas war trigger a wider Middle East conflict?
Today's Big Question The Biden administration is making a 'frantic effort' to head off expanded bloodshed
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Will the Israel-Hamas conflict sap support for Ukraine in the West?
Today's Big Question Russia could exploit Middle East violence to claim Western backing for Kyiv is waning
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The 2010s and mass protest: a decade without meaningful change?
Talking Point New book reviews a decade of demonstrations and asks why many of them failed
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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Israel and Hamas have boiled over into deadly war
The Explainer The violence started with a surprise attack from the Hamas-held Gaza Strip
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A deal that could change the face of Middle East politics
Under the radar Saudi Arabia has signalled it may be ready to normalise ties with Israel as part of a US-brokered deal
By The Week Staff Published
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Jenin and the endless cycle of Palestinian displacement
feature Refugee camp at the heart of a struggle around demographics, displacement and mobility
By The Week Staff Published
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Opec+: what oil production cut means for the West
feature Dramatic drop in output helps Russia but could spell further price rises for consumers
By Fred Kelly Published
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Coronavirus in the Middle East: ‘a perfect storm is gathering’
In Depth Millions of refugees in failing states in ‘mortal peril’ from Covid-19 spread
By James Ashford Last updated
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‘Eclipses the death of Bin Laden’: reaction to US killing of top Iranian general
In Depth Death of Qasem Soleimani ‘one of biggest developments in the Middle East for decades’
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Are we witnessing a new Arab Spring?
In Depth Young people across the region are frustrated with the corruption and incompetence of their governments
By William Gritten Published
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Instant Opinion: EU is ‘no defender of workers’ rights’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Friday 25 October
By The Week Staff Published
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What Lebanese protesters want
In Depth Demonstrations were triggered by government’s proposed WhatsApp tax
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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Instant Opinion: Hong Kong society ‘unequal, unaffordable and uncaring’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Tuesday 17 September
By Gabriel Power Published
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Instant Opinion: ‘It’s a fantasy that Brexit will lead to a United Ireland’
In Depth Your guide to the best columns and commentary on Thursday 1 August
By The Week Staff Published
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