What Will 2018 Hold for the Middle East?
An expert on the region makes five predictions about what's in store for the area in the next year.
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The Week in Photos: Christmas Celebrations in Japan and Brexit Protests in London
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Viewfinder: Strolling Past Santa in Jerusalem
An orthodox Jewish Israeli walks past an inflatable figure of Santa Claus in the Christian Quarter of Jerusalem on December 20th, 2017.
The Week in Photos: Wildfire Smoke in Ojai and Currency Exchanges in Venezuela
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Palestinian President Calls on U.N. to Replace U.S. in Peace Mediation
The U.S. has led efforts to negotiate a peace treaty between Israel and Palestine for over 20 years.
Viewfinder: Palestinian Protesters Clash With Israeli Forces
Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli forces on December 11th, 2017, near the border fence with Israel, east of Gaza City.
Jared Kushner Is Double Dealing Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks
According to its donation book, Kushner's company charity has given thousands of dollars to fund groups constructing controversial settlements in the West Bank.
Trump Reaches Peak Brinkmanship With His Jerusalem Embassy Bid
Analysts around the globe caution such a move would put any peace talks between Israel and Palestine at risk.
Trump Reverses Decades of U.S. Policy to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital
Jordan's King Abdullah warned that the move "will have serious implications for security and stability in the Middle East.