Israel’s conundrum and America’s war in the Middle East 

By Ioannis Tirkides

The Middle East is currently embroiled in a complex and potentially explosive situation that could spiral out of control. Iran’s retaliatory strike against Israel on October 1 marked a turning point on the escalation ladder. The attacks came with little forewarning and, more importantly, they penetrated Israel’s air defences. The implications are profound, and the calculus of the war has now changed. It is no longer just a war between Israel and the Palestinians and their militant branches...