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To survive another 70 years, Nato must renew its sense of common purpose
The discord on show at the London summit is a far cry from the spirit of solidarity that was in evidence during its creation in 1949
Tehran's leaders will be tempted to attack Gulf states again to divert attention from their domestic woes
Following the Saudi Aramco assault, regime loyalists think the best way to respond to internal political pressures is to engage in action further afield
As petrol prices soar, the Iranian regime is feeling the squeeze from sanctions
Leaders in Tehran have admitted for the first time that they're experiencing one of the hardest times since coming to power
Britain's relations with the Gulf will be at stake in next month's general election
The role the UK plays on the world stage once the new government is formed will be up for debate on December 12
Tehran finds itself in a desperate battle to maintain its influence over Lebanon and Iraq
Throughout the Arab world there is a growing resistance to Iran’s attempts to meddle in their affairs
US-Iran confrontation leaves Gulf allies uneasy amid Donald Trump's desire to disengage from Middle East
Concerns from Gulf leaders over mixed signals coming out of Washington were in evidence at this week’s BIDEC defence conference in Bahrain
Donald Trump's withdrawal from Syria delivers wins for Russia and Turkey – but sets US back in long term
A major consequence of the US president's actions could be the return of ISIS
Erdogan's actions mean Turkey’s ultimate destiny lies towards the East – and not with Nato
President's insistence on maintaining Syria offensive has implications for future relations with Nato alliance
Donald Trump's treatment of Kurds shows he views alliances in transactional terms
US president's primary interest is himself, and his main focus now is on winning re-election in 2020
Meet the the real leader: in Iran, Ali Khamenei towers above all
In a recent TV interview, Quds Force commander Qassem Suleimani reveals who really runs the Islamic Republic
Rouhani's UNGA address might seem delusional but it gives an important insight into Tehran's thinking
The Iranian leader's uncompromising comments make the prospect of curbing the regime's aggression even more remote
The attack on oil-processing facilities aimed to disrupt not just Saudi Arabia but the entire global economy
All the evidence points to Iranian culpability – and Tehran stands to lose most from retaliatory action
John Bolton's exit shows Donald Trump remains his own man in US foreign policy matters
In any White House battle over the direction of American foreign policy, Mr Trump is always going to emerge victorious
A US-Taliban deal will not achieve peace, it will only weaken the Afghan government
As US-Taliban deal is being discussed, the group has increased attacks on civilians and is eager to retake the country
Resurgence of terror groups in Yemen is a cause for concern
At a precarious moment for security, coalition factions and government loyalists must settle their differences and resume their fight against external threats
