Rebalancing Power in the Middle East

Even if the United States resumes peace talks, putting an end to the 18-year conflict will ultimately depend on whether the Taliban and the Afghan government can reach a lasting cease-fire.

As indications emerge of an Iranian hand behind the assault, the White House will have to balance its response against the chances of igniting a regional conflagration.

A series of mysterious explosions at Iranian-linked sites in Iraq have raised suspicion that Israel is bringing its anti-Iran campaign to the country. If true, what does that mean for the wider Middle East?

The Southern Transitional Council, a partner in the coalition battling Houthi rebels, has ousted the Hadi government from Aden, stressing an already shaky partnership.

The United Arab Emirates remains as committed as ever to rolling back Iran and Yemen's Houthis, but it's taking a step back from the limelight as it strives to achieve its goals.

Washington is quickly finding that many of its allies lack either the desire or capacity to provide the resources needed to assume its duties in Syria and the Persian Gulf.

The Turkish government's key political ally in Arbil is back on top, clearing the path to escalate its regional military operations. But the more Ankara embroils itself in the fight against Kurdish insurgents, the more it risks bringing that fight back home.

Emirati forces from the joint coalition in Yemen are being slowly withdrawn from parts of the country, but Abu Dhabi has used its involvement in the civil war to strengthen its regional footprint overall.

Iran has invested for decades in capabilities to better strike U.S. assets, critical energy infrastructure around the Persian Gulf and other key strategic targets in the region. But how long would they last in military confrontation with the United States?