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Short Cuts: From Gaza to Iran

eschelhaas — Monday, March 23, 2026 - 15:27

An Unserious Justification for an Unnecessary War: Assessing the U.S. “Article 51” Letter to U.N. on Iran War

glenssen — Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - 16:33

Why Pete Hegseth’s talk about ‘no quarter’ could itself be against U.S. and international law

eschelhaas — Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 18:21

The secretary of defense is a military leader in the chain of command. Whether Hegseth appreciates it or not, his words alone have legal significance.

Amid War, Yemen’s New Government Faces Challenges at Home and Abroad

eschelhaas — Tuesday, March 17, 2026 - 17:27

Yemen has a new government, formed after elements of the old one clashed on the battlefield. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Ahmed Nagi looks at its makeup and its prospects against the backdrop of Middle East war that may draw in the Houthi rebels.

Finding an Off-ramp in the Middle East War

eschelhaas — Monday, March 16, 2026 - 17:24

While the U.S. and Israel have damaged Iran in the Middle East war, Tehran has expanded the conflict. With neither side positioned for a decisive win, the escalation risks are sobering. Diplomacy is crucial to prevent renewed hostilities, but an immediate ceasefire is the priority.

إيجاد مخرج من حرب الشرق الأوسط

eschelhaas — الاثنين, مارس 16, 2026 - 14:53

في الوقت الذي ألحقت فيه الولايات المتحدة وإسرائيل أضراراً كبيرة بإيران في حرب الشرق الأوسط، وسَّعت طهران نطاق الصراع. وبالنظر إلى أن من غير المتوقع أن يحرز أي من الطرفين نصراً حاسماً، فإن مخاطر التصعيد تدعو إلى التعقل. اللجوء إلى الدبلوماسية حيوي لمنع تجدد الأعمال القتالية، لكن ينبغي أن تكون الأولوية وقف إطلاق نار فوري.

Escalation or Off-ramp in the Gulf? And What Hope for a Ceasefire in Lebanon?

hschaub — Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 14:58

This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group’s former President Robert Malley about the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, whether U.S. President Donald Trump will escalate or seek an off-ramp and what Iran might do. He also talks to Crisis Group’s Lebanon expert David Wood about the latest Israel-Hizbollah war.

Conflict and Consequences: The Global Impact of the New Middle East War

pfranz — Saturday, March 14, 2026 - 00:00

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is entering its third week, with no end yet in sight. Crisis Group experts offer a 360-degree view of its effects on peace, security and economic stability around the world.

A War for One Man

emactaggart — Friday, March 13, 2026 - 16:13

Una guerra para un hombre

glenssen — Viernes, Marzo 13, 2026 - 12:56