The Israel-Hamas War

Richard Haass sees hope for long-term ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza if political leaders recognize their own interests.

Barak Barfi thinks that the regional leaders who are cheering now may soon be pining for a less capricious leader.

Nouriel Roubini rejects the widespread view that the conflict will be contained after the latest exchange of attacks.

Carl Bildt sees the aftermath of the 1967 Six-Day War as a cautionary tale for the current conflict.

Mariana Chilton thinks the suffering in Gaza should prompt America to confront its own history of genocide and discrimination.

Dennis Ross thinks Israel’s decimation of Iran’s proxies in Gaza and Lebanon must be viewed in strategic terms.

Ian Buruma shows how shame and humiliation have shaped national identities that countenance further killing.

Slavoj Žižek sees developments in the year since October 7, 2023, as the logical realization of long-standing potentialities.

Abbas Milani sees both countries walking a tightrope to maintain deterrence without provoking a full-blown war.