Israel Recovers Troves of Documents Belonging to Its Most Famous Spy
Israel has long sought to bring home from Syria the remains of Eli Cohen, whose spying work is credited with helping Israel win the Arab-Israeli War of 1967.
War and Armed Conflicts
Why There’s No Battlefield Solution to India’s Perpetual Pakistan Problem
This month’s violent escalation reminded the world how India’s gradual rise can be hindered by the troublesome country next door.
Trump Shrugs Off Netanyahu on Gulf Tour
On Iran, Gaza, Syria and Yemen, President Trump is moving ahead without Israel, reshaping decades of foreign policy.
Gulf States Pay Off $15.5 Million Syrian Debt to World Bank
The move was the latest victory for Syria’s new government as it attempts to stabilize the nation after a long civil war and decades of dictatorship.
Trump Wraps Up Middle East Tour Full of Lavish Receptions and Business Deals
President Trump’s trip, during which he received opulent welcomes in wealthy Gulf capitals, yielded a turnabout with Syria and announcements of multibillion-dollar agreements for U.S. companies.
Fighting India Helps Revive the Pakistani Military’s Popularity
As Pakistan declares victory, confidence in the troubled country’s state institutions is re-emerging, at least for now.
Marco Rubio Meets Syria’s Foreign Minister, in Another Sign of Warming Ties
The meeting came days after President Trump announced he would end sanctions against Syria and met with the country’s president, a former jihadist.
Trump Meets Ahmed al-Shara After Vowing to Lift Sanctions on Syria
“The sanctions were really crippling,” President Trump said, before he traveled to Qatar, where he was given a lavish welcome.
India and Pakistan Talked Big, but Satellite Imagery Shows Limited Damage
While the attacks were widespread, the damage was far more contained than both sides claimed.
India and Pakistan Hold Talks Aimed at Extending Cease-Fire
Civilian airports were reopened and stocks jumped in both nations, signs of confidence that the agreement to halt the most alarming fighting in decades was holding.