Dateline 134: Gaza ceasefire, a small window of opportunity
The 60-day ceasefire deal comes amidst signals for changes in the regional climate
Contemporary Review of the Middle East Volume 13 Issue 1, March 2026
Dateline 132: Vatican has ties with all Middle Eastern countries except Saudi Arabia
Dateline 133: Going alone is not easy for Israel, but inevitable
If the Iranian drone attacks cause unacceptable civilian casualties or major damages, Israel could go after Iran’s political leadership, including the Supreme Leader
Commentary 812: Why Jordan is intensifying its crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood
Jordan intensifies its crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood with prison sentences for nine individuals, revealing deeper political and financial motivations