The resilience of the Iranian regime, the US's face-saving retreat, divergences with Israel — the future of Iran and thus also of the Middle East is fairly unclear

Monarchists, exiled opposition, reformist politicians, and ethnic parties are competing for the future of the country—here is an overview of the political alternatives.

Former head of Israeli military intelligence, Amos Yadlin, on the deployment of ground forces, close coordination with the USA and the goals of the war against Iran

Contrived threats, obscure motives, and why the Iran War could destroy the peace process with the Palestinians. A conversation with Israeli peace activist and government critic Emanuel Shahaf

Interview with the former President of the European Commission and Prime Minister of Italy on Iran and Middle East and the prospects for Europe

The US and Israel have attacked Iran, and Tehran immediately responded with counterstrikes against Israel and US military bases in the Gulf states. An initial analysis of the reasons and risks of this dangerous escalation.

Stimmt! Aber nutzen kann Europa seine Chancen nur, wenn es Afrika nicht immer nur als Problem, sondern als Partner betrachtet. Ein langfristiger EU-Afrika-Fonds für eine grüne Industriepartnerschaft wäre schon einmal ein guter Anfang, meint diplo.news-Autor Chionye Hencs Odiaka aus Nigeria

The former head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, Lobsang Sangay, on the conflict with China, the mistakes made by many exile groups, and the most important issue for his people: the succession of the Dalai Lama.

Foreign Minister Glauk Konjufca: Membership in the EU and NATO would be the culmination of our political and economic reform policy

Transatlantic relations and the state of Europe dominated the Munich Security Conference. Although there were no major scandals, the battle lines are clearer than ever