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Dozens of wars, endless peace negotiations, terrorism and oil: The Middle East is a tinderbox of competing national and international interests beset by religious strife. The top international interests include stabilizing Iraq's fledgling democracy and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

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"Russia in Syria Is a Stabilizing Factor Compared To the Alternative" - Vladimir Gerdo / Kremlin / Sputnik / AP

Interview with Jordanian Foreign Minister Safadi "Russia in Syria Is a Stabilizing Factor Compared To the Alternative"

The Arab League is coming to terms with Syrian dictator Bashar Assad despite all the atrocities committed in his country's civil war. In an interview, Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, 61, discusses the delicate balancing act in an explosive region. Interview Conducted By Christoph Schult und Severin Weiland

"Netanyahu's Party Consists Primarily of Extremist Ideologues" - ABIR SULTAN / EPA

Israel's Crisis of Democracy "Netanyahu's Party Consists Primarily of Extremist Ideologues"

Israel's new right-wing government has plunged the country into its deepest crisis since its founding, argues sociologist Eva Illouz. She says it is time for the world to take notice and act. Interview Conducted by Julia Amalia Heyer

The Women of Iran Have Had Enough - Instagram

Anatomy of an Uprising The Women of Iran Have Had Enough

The death of university student Jina Mahsa Amini has triggered a wave of protests across Iran. For the last five weeks, the women of the country have been leading the way, but people from all walks of life have joined them. Are they the force that could bring down the regime?

Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities - Juma Mohammad / ZUMA Wire / picture alliance

Witness, Defendant, Deserter Case in Germany Raises Questions about How to Try Assad's Atrocities

The crimes committed by Bashar al-Assad's power apparatus are finally getting the legal attention they deserve as a trial for crimes against humanity in Syria comes to a close in Germany. But there's an important hitch: The men being tried actually deserted from the regime. By Christoph Reuter und Hannah El-Hitami

A Look Back at Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister - Haitham Imad / EPA

Bibi's Last Act A Look Back at Israel’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister

After more than 15 years in office, Benjamin Netanyahu had to step down as prime minister earlier this year. How did he manage to last this long, anyway? And is this really the end of his long run in Israeli politics? By Tom Segev

Middle East Crisis Ratchets Up Anti-Semitism in Germany - M. Golejewski / Adora Press

Vicious Cycle Middle East Crisis Ratchets Up Anti-Semitism in Germany

The effects of the renewed violence in the Middle East can be felt in Germany. In the past several days, anti-Semitism has spilled out into the open. What can be done about it?

"It’s the First Time I Have Been Afraid of my Neighbors" - Ziv Koren / Polaris / laif

Escalation in the Middle East "It’s the First Time I Have Been Afraid of my Neighbors"

A new Gaza war appears to be developing in the Middle East. But this one isn't just pitting the Israeli military against the militants from Hamas. Hostilities have also erupted between Jewish and Arab Israelis. By Alexandra Rojkov in Lod, Israel

"No Place Here Offers Protection" - Qusay Dawud / AFP

Voices from Gaza "No Place Here Offers Protection"

The Palestinian terror organization Hamas has launched rockets at cities in Israel from Gaza, and the counterattacks have made a bad situation even worse for the demoralized people of Gaza. Only very few, though, dare criticize their leadership. By Monika Bolliger und Katrin Kuntz

"We Have Waited a Long Time for This" - Andreas Chudowski / DER SPIEGEL

Germany's Foreign Minister on the Future of Trans-Atlantic Relations "We Have Waited a Long Time for This"

Relations between Germany and the United States suffered under President Trump. In an interview, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas discusses his hopes for an improved atmosphere under incoming President Joe Biden, but also the challenges posed by China, the Middle East and the Russian pipeline project. Interview Conducted by Christiane Hoffmann und Martin Knobbe

"India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis" - Saiyna Bashir / DER SPIEGEL

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan "India Is a Fascist State, Inspired by the Nazis"

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, 68, speaks about his country's role in global politics, his admiration for the Chinese leadership and the similarities he shares with U.S. President Donald Trump. Interview Conducted by Susanne Koelbl

“The Americans Label Anyone Who Opposes Their Policy as Terrorists” - Ahmad Al-Basha/ AFP

Yemen’s Houthi Rebel Leader “The Americans Label Anyone Who Opposes Their Policy as Terrorists”

The United States may soon classify the Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization, in part because of their ties to Iran. Their leader, Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, 41, expresses defiance in an interview with DER SPIEGEL, arguing Washington should settle its score with Iran, not Yemen. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl

A Portrait of Beirut After the Explosion - Lorenzo Tugnoli / DER SPIEGEL

Deeply Wounded City A Portrait of Beirut After the Explosion

Following the devastating explosion in the port, anger with the political elite is growing in Beirut. People there are trying to pick up the pieces, but many of them have nothing left to lose. By Christoph Reuter, Thore Schröder und Lorenzo Tugnoli (Photos)

The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon - Jacob Russel / DER SPIEGEL

End of the Illusion The Inexorable Collapse of Lebanon

Once celebrated as the Switzerland of the Middle East, Lebanon is facing a severe crisis. Its economy is collapsing, while electricity and adequate medical care are hard to find. The state has completely failed its people. By Christoph Reuter

The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning - Jonas Opperskalski / DER SPIEGEL

Israeli Annexation Plans The West Bank Faces a New Reckoning

Beginning July 1, the Israeli government, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, could begin the process of annexing parts of the West Bank, despite this being a violation of international law. For many inhabitants of the region, their future is at stake. By Alexandra Rojkov und Raniah Salloum

“The Danger of People Starving to Death Is Greater than the Danger from the Virus” - Royal Hashemite Court

Jordan's King Abdullah II “The Danger of People Starving to Death Is Greater than the Danger from the Virus”

Jordan is concerned about the security of the country's food supplies in the crisis triggered by the coronavirus. In an interview with DER SPIEGEL, King Abdullah II discusses the pandemic and warns U.S. President Donald Trump against trying to implement his peace plan for the Middle East. Interview Conducted By Susanne Koelbl und Maximilian Popp

Protesters in Iraq Face Down State Violence - Erin Trieb/ DER SPIEGEL

The Tuk-Tuk Revolution Protesters in Iraq Face Down State Violence

A fleet of three-wheeled taxis makes up the backbone of the anti-government protests in Baghdad. They bring supplies to the front lines and return with the wounded. It is a dangerous game, but one they are determined to win. Von Christoph Reuter

Iran's Influence Could Lead to More Violence - Wael Hamzeh/ EPA-EFE/ REX

Middle East Protests Iran's Influence Could Lead to More Violence

The Arab Spring may have passed over Lebanon and Iraq eight years ago, but now protestors in both countries are taking to the streets to demand changes to the system. The regime in Iran is unlikely to sit idly by. Von Raniah Salloum

German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition' - REUTERS/ Michael Dalder

Wolfgang Ischinger on Northern Syria German Defense Minister's Proposal 'Deserves Recognition'

In an interview, Wolfgang Ischinger, head of the influential Munich Security Conference, praises the German defense minister for her push for a security corridor in northern Syria and explains why Vladimir Putin might even agree to it. Von Christiane Hoffmann

What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe - Ugur Can/ AP/ dpa/ pa

The Triumph of the Autocrats What the Syrian Debacle Means for the Middle East and Europe

Now that the U.S. has withdrawn from northern Syria, a trio of autocrats is dividing the country up between them. But with Putin, Erdogan and Assad now having the say in the region, dangers are on the horizon for Europe. By DER SPIEGEL Staff

'The U.S. Has To Get a Sense of Iran's Security Interests' - Thomas Koehler/ Photothek via Getty Images

Middle East Expert Vali Nasr 'The U.S. Has To Get a Sense of Iran's Security Interests'

In an interview, Middle East expert and former White House adviser Vali Nasr warns of the danger of a new war in the region and calls on Europeans to oppose Washington's Iran policy. Von René Pfister

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