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Debate

US

US President Donald Trump (C) embraces Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, as US Vice-President Mike Pence looks on, in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House in Washington, last March. (AP)

Trump’s actions fuel Israeli concerns about US staying power

Geoffrey Aronson

Iran

An Iranian boy pulls a hand cart at the old main bazaar in Tehran. (AP)

Iranians suffer as Tehran’s appetite for regional power grows

Iran

Iranian Major-General Qassem Soleimani speaks during an interview in Tehran, October 1. (AFP)

What does Iran’s Soleimani think of Hezbollah’s Nasrallah?

Lebanon

Challenges and frustrations. Lebanese protesters clash with riot policemen as they try to break through security barriers in front of the cabinet office in central Beirut’s Martyr Square, September 29. (AFP)

The message Hezbollah is sending through street protests

Hezbollah

Toxic system. Anti-government protesters chant slogans during a demonstration in front of the government house in downtown Beirut, September 29. (AP)

The rage in Beirut is a reminder of Lebanon’s toxic politics

Benny Gantz

Israel’s Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz delivers a statement in Tel Aviv, September 19. (AP)

Is it wise for Arabs to support Gantz for Israeli prime minister?

Israel

More united than divided. Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu (L), President Reuven Rivlin (C) and Benny Gantz, leader of Blue and White alliance, attend a memorial ceremony for late Israeli President Shimon Peres at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem, September 19.(AFP)

Whether Netanyahu or Gantz, Team Israel will stay on the same page

Geoffrey Aronson

Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivers a speech in Ankara, September 2. (AFP)

Can old foes help Erdogan counter new rivals?

Zulfikar Dogan-12434

Turkey

On the offensive. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks to his ruling party officials in Ankara, September 5. (AP)

Stuck in Syria, Turkey’s Erdogan makes but new threats