Why Iraq is Getting Hit from Both Sides, Plus from Within, in this war

A month into this war, strikes and spillover have hit multiple places across the region. Iraq is different because it has become the most reliable overlap zone, where the conflict can keep running on two tracks at once: external escalation…

Hegemony vs. Justice: The US’s Selective Support for the ICC and Global Accountability

In the wake of Israel’s intensified ethnic cleansing in Gaza, many have looked to the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a key arbiter to navigate this conflict. On Nov.  21, 2024, the Court issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin…

Israel’s Relationship With Turkey and Azerbaijan and What This Means for Armenia and Palestine

In the 1990s, Israel and Azerbaijan began kindling their diplomatic, economic, and military relationship. The same cannot be said for Azerbaijan's brother state, Turkey, who has had a long, tumultuous history with Israel - that was until August. Whether it be military or economic support, the alliance of these three countries poses a threat to both Armenia and Palestine.

The Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy: How Significant Are They Really?

Israel has historically received unequivocal support from the U.S. in forms of aid, UN vetoes and public backing. Thus, to isolate the influence of the Israeli lobby, it is critical to analyze if U.S. support aligns with American foreign policy…