The ‘madman theory’ aims to pressure adversaries but risks backfiring when opponents feel they have nothing to lose.
Search
Top Category: MiddleEastTensions
UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians …
Getting children back to school “is not a ‘nice to have’. It is an emergency”, a UN official …
Trump says US ‘armada’ is heading towards the Gulf, raising fears of a military escalation in the region.
Campaign group says detainees faced life-threatening risks as protest against detention and charges linked to Palestine Action.
Palestinian officials say Israel’s move violates international law and threatens the historic and legal status of one of …
OCHA reports killings, child casualties and displacement in West Bank, warns Gaza aid response cannot meet scale of …
Tensions have been mounting in southern Lebanon for weeks, with the Israeli military intensifying near-daily air raids inside …
Calls for a global cease-fire in Gaza are intensifying, as humanitarian conditions worsen and international pressure mounts for …
‘Geopolitical rivalries, shifting alliances, transactional deals’ dominate as most vulnerable are plunged into deeper crisis.
Enjoy Unlimited Digital Access
Read trusted, award-winning journalism.
Just $2 for 6 months.
Already a subscriber?