How will the Iran war change the Middle East? We asked 5 experts

By Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
Andrew Thomas, Lecturer in Middle East Studies, Deakin University
Chris Ogden, Associate Professor in Global Studies, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau
Jessica Genauer, Academic Director, Public Policy Institute, UNSW Sydney
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, Rice University

On February 28, the US and Israel launched a war against Iran following weeks of US military build-up in the region and threats from US President Donald Trump.

In the ensuing weeks, Iran has retaliated by striking US assets in the Persian Gulf states and targets across Israel. Israel has launched a ground invasion into southern Lebanon in response to attacks from Hezbollah.

Oil and gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have come to a virtual standstill, threatening a global energy…

Read complete article

~	Want a dog-friendly workplace? Here’s what you’ll need to get right

~	Farmers are boosting their profits and production – with nature’s help

~	The sound of our cities: why the Australian pedestrian button belongs in our archives

~	Choosing a school holiday program can be tricky. Here’s how to identify a good one

~	How one local council helped 1,200 low-income residents finance solar and home energy upgrades

~	When is the best time to get your flu shot? 2 infectious diseases experts explain

~	Despairing at the state of the world? The ancient Greeks and Romans knew the feeling

~	Trump welcomes Columbus to the White House – and reignites America’s history wars

~	Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

~	Why workplace harassment persists despite policies — and what leaders can do