There are few grounds for optimism over the Palestinian question but the west can help Syria get back on its feet
There simply isn’t the depth of partnership even with France and Germany that we have in the Five Eyes network
Regional tensions will remain high with neither Netanyahu’s coalition nor the Palestinians ready for a settlement
He sees an opportunity to advance Israel’s interests in the region and to cement his position at home
Damascus strikes this week will meet a response, even as the IDF’s actions in Gaza alienate supporters
Tehran is gradually turning the Hamas crisis to its advantage but concerns about domestic stability remain high
The longer-term goal should be to stabilise Gaza and prevent the violence flaring into regional conflict
Steven Simon presents a brilliantly written critique of 45 years of US foreign policy in the Mideast
His warning that Putin should not be ‘humiliated’ could lead to a premature ceasefire that locks in Russian gains
The west also needs to unite and stand firm against rising Chinese aggression
The US and EU have already beefed up their scrutiny of corporate takeovers
War correspondent’s powerful new book describes the devastation and the west’s reluctance to stop it
John Sawers believes both side in Brexit debate should support another plebiscite
These issues are manageable if they are given the right degree of priority
Leaving the EU removes a crucial platform for projecting British power
The US unipolar era lasted less than 25 years, writes John Sawers
In the long term, al-Qaeda is a more sustainable organisation, writes John Sawers
US cannot lead fight against terrorist plan to divide Europe, says former MI6 chief John Sawers
Ex-spooks on boards is a funny way to demonstrate group’s arm’s length relationship with the state
First high-profile move into private sector for former UK intelligence head
Ashton Carter hints at US shift on military aid
Former head of Britain’s MI6 says terror attacks show heightened dangers
New intelligence agency chief Younger served in Afghanistan
