John Kerry
Could Israel be drifting towards disaster?
The collapse of the latest peace talks leaves Israel "in a real bind," but may also open a new way through
Middle East: Where did John Kerry go wrong?
As the US Secretary of State's hopes of brokering a peace deal between Israel and Palestine falter, we ask if he was ever on the right path
Cyprus: a real chance at unification?
Following the economic crisis and with a new agreement on the table, there is unprecedented impetus for unifying Cyprus—but the two sides must overcome their violent history
Debt debacle sends global shockwaves
The global response to the US shutdown could potentially send it into freefall again
Syria: What should we do?
The use of chemical weapons has changed the world’s view of the Syrian conflict
Can the Americans do it?
This is the final chance for a two-state solution—and there is no other solution
Peace this time?
Leaders in both Israel and the Palestinian territories are more likely to sign a final agreement this time around.
The case for scrupulous optimism in the Middle East
Barriers to a two-state solution are gradually being torn down.
Syria: The real costs of diplomacy
The country's non-insurgent majority are the real losers
