middle east
middle east
middle east September 15, 2018
Bolton wages war on international court
Bolton warns of sanctions against ICC members, and challenges Palestinian Authority referral of Israel. Russia and Syria attack Idlib. Far-right gains in Sweden.
middle east August 18, 2018
Trump pulls the rug from under Erdoğan
Turkish lira collapses aft er Trump doubles trade tariffs. Joko Widodo names running mate. Youth protests in Bangladesh. Trump chides Harley-Davidson.
middle east July 21, 2018
Donald Trump’s chaotic European tour
Trump in damage control after Putin summit. Israel seeking Syria deal with Russia and the US. Chinese dissident Liu Xia freed.
middle east July 28, 2018
Plans afoot for Trump visit to Australia
US president to visit Australia after APEC? Iran responds in kind to Trump threats. US allies working around its global trade war.
middle east June 30, 2018
Trump goes hog wild on trade tariffs
Trump's tariff war escalates. US Muslim travel ban upheld. Erdoğan maintains grip on Turkey. Greyhound racing ends in Asia with Macau closure.
middle east May 19, 2018
Gaza killings as Trump moves embassy
US embassy moves to Jerusalem. Family bombers in Java. Anwar Ibrahim released.
middle east May 12, 2018
Trump’s Iran pact pullout snubs Europe
US to reimpose sanctions on Iran. Trump believes Iran decision will impress North Korea. Mahathir sweeps back into power in Malaysia.
middle east April 21, 2018
Syria and Russia dig in over chemical attacks
James Comey on press tour; Trump still pulling punches with Moscow; Israel–Iran hostilities deepen.
middle east April 7, 2018
Casualties as protests rage in Gaza and Israel
Australia advised to allow more Pacific Islander workers. Japanese navy equipping small aircraft carriers. Dutton and Downer freelancing foreign policy.
middle east February 17, 2018
Continuing wars within wars in Syria
Benjamin Netanyahu facing corruption claims; North Korea in Winter Olympics charm offensive; Harry Harris the new ambassador to Australia.
middle east February 3, 2018
Turkey moves to push back Kurds in Syria
Trump and the FBI memo. Berlusconi possible kingmaker. Germany close to coalition decision.
