Opinion

Opinion 6/18/2026 2:17:00 PM

Calls for Syrian involvement in addressing Hezbollah’s weapons risk reopening old wounds, deepening regional tensions, and dragging both Lebanon and Syria into a new cycle of instability, argues the author.

Opinion 6/18/2026 2:17:00 PM

A landmark U.S.-Iran understanding aims to avert economic turmoil, revive diplomacy, and reshape the Middle East—but the nuclear question remains unresolved.

Opinion 6/18/2026 8:57:00 AM

A controversial U.S.–Iran agreement reshapes the Middle East order, raising questions over whether Washington’s deal-making has strengthened Tehran’s leverage or secured American interests.

Opinion 6/17/2026 4:48:00 PM

Leaked provisions suggest sanctions relief and economic reintegration for Iran, while Israel warns that the deal overlooks missiles and regional proxy networks, heightening fears in Washington and Tel Aviv.

Opinion 6/17/2026 4:35:00 PM

How security, economic, and identity fears shape societies, and why overusing fear weakens trust, imagination, and long-term stability.