For a variety of reasons, Donald Trump has found Benjamin Netanyahu a softer target than Vladimir Putin for his peace prize aspirations. But the basic similarity between them should not be ignored.
Category: Middle East
Free speech and antisemitism
The former defenders of free speech have gone quiet when it comes to suppressing pro-Palestinian opinion.
Madman on the loose?
In a mad world, perhaps a mad president is only appropriate.
EOFY loose ends
Ending the financial year with a roundup of recent developments in some long-running stories around the world.
Iraq and Iran: compare and contrast
Another unwarranted American attack in the Middle East, and there are both similarities and differences with the invasion of Iraq 22 years earlier.
Nukes and madness
The nuclear genie is already out of the bottle, and many of its custodians are less than ideal. Adding Iran to the list would not materially alter that position.
Manifest destiny, part 3: Gaza
The idea of an American protectorate-cum-real-estate-development in Gaza may or may not be seriously meant, but Trump's support for Israel's far-right agenda is very serious indeed.
Whither Turkey?
With a diplomatic revolution apparently in progress, Turkey's position has become pivotal. Reconciliation with the western democracies may be on the cards.
End-of-summer update
Our regular look at election news from around the world, covering Belgium, Ecuador, Abkhazia and Austria.
Moldova & other updates
A big win for the pro-Europeans in Moldova after their close shave a fortnight ago. Also updates from Britain, Austria and Georgia.
The World is Not Enough 