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With the fall of the Assad regime, a change of Syrian leadership presented an opportunity for Israel to soothe relations with its neighbour and alleviate trouble at the border, but the Netanyahu government's choice, a course of military strikes and territorial advances into Syria, shows a preference for continuity of relations.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its occupation of Ukrainian nuclear facilities has highlighted the threat that militaries can pose to nuclear installations. This paper aims to understand the operational and strategic logic of why states may use military force against nuclear installations, as well as the consequences, and identify approaches for reducing related risks.

Almost half a century since the conclusion of their peace treaty, tensions between Egypt and Israel are growing. These are compounded by Israel’s acute lack of appreciation for Egypt’s security perceptions and interests.

While strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities are often cast in the light of avoiding escalation, underlying all considerations is the efficacy of military action to halt proliferation, as discussed by Darya Dolzikova and Justin Bronk.

Jason Pack and Jane Kinninmont tackle the chaos of neo-populism and its impact on global politics in this latest Disorder podcast episode.

A Gaza ceasefire is a start, but lasting peace depends on Saudi leverage to halt Israeli expansion, which could shift the Israeli-Palestinian conflict’s trajectory for a generation.

A fragile ceasefire offers a brief respite in Gaza, but without decisive leadership, the cycle of conflict may soon resume. The world watches – and waits.

Jason and Alex analyse Trump's pronouncements and explore the potential impact of similar strategies regarding the Hamas-Israel ceasefire on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

A tentative ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has been announced by the US and Qatar. We're joined by Alex Hall Hall and Jane Kinninmont to discuss.

Israel’s recent strikes on Iran’s military infrastructure signal the vulnerability of Tehran’s air defences and expose the limitations of its regional deterrence strategy.

Israel’s war aims are overambitious. Without narrowing its goals in Gaza and Lebanon, it risks military overstretch and political fallout, weakening its strategic position.

Iran will be hoping that it has reinforced its credibility in the Middle East with its attack on Israel, but it is more likely to prompt a damaging Israeli response.

This article presents five governance models for managing contested sacred sites, offering tools to help resolve conflicts while balancing religious freedom and social order.

Israel’s pager and walkie-talkie attacks on Hezbollah, which have been followed by an ongoing air campaign, signal a new phase in the conflict amid heightened regional tensions.

As tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, we launch a new Global Security Brief mini-series dedicated to understanding the dynamics shaping the region.

The mass explosion of pagers belonging to Hezbollah fighters and supporters across Lebanon – widely attributed to Israel – constitutes a major security breach for the militant group.