Dateline 138: Despite Netanyahu, the two-state solution is the only viable option for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli settlement expansion, particularly the E1 plan, is actively undermining the two-state solution and international efforts to recognize a Palestinian state. This move by the ruling Israeli coalition highlights a deepening divide over the future of the West Bank and the path to coexistence.
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12th Young Scholars’ Conference (YSC) organised by the Centre for West Asian Studies (CWAS), School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.
Commentary 816: Syria targets French jihadists - How Ahmed al-Sharaa is striving for authority, global trust
Syria's operation against Firqat al-Ghuraba marks a critical shift, targeting foreign fighters and asserting al-Sharaa's transitional government authority
Dateline 137: India reiterates its policy towards the Palestinian State, but is not ready for an active role
India's unwavering stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict consistently supports a two-state solution. However, despite humanitarian concerns in Gaza, India maintains a cautious, non-prescriptive approach to enhance its influence in the Middle East
Commentary 815: How Israel is testing the loyalty of Bedouins
Bedouin land rights in Israel reveal a painful contradiction where their heroism, particularly after October 7, is met with systemic state policies of dispossession and the demolition of unrecognised villages
Dateline 136: Israel-Palestine conflict Is the New York Declaration a ‘paper solution’?
Without Donald Trump's tacit acquiescence, if not approval, no proposal concerning the Middle East has a realistic chance of success
Commentary 814: Egypt could be the real winner in the Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit
Egypt stands to gain significantly from the recent Gaza peace plan, reaffirming its central role in regional diplomacy and securing vital economic benefits
Dateline 135: Iran agrees on principles for dialogue, negotiating the price now
Tehran could resume nuclear talks with Washington if there are assurances of no more attacks
Dateline 134: Gaza ceasefire, a small window of opportunity
The 60-day ceasefire deal comes amidst signals for changes in the regional climate
Contemporary Review of the Middle East Volume 13 Issue 1, March 2026