Editor's introduction—October 2024.

The October 2024 issue of the Digest of Middle East Studies (DOMES) offers a collection of eight articles that cover a wide range of topics in the Middle East. The articles have undergone a rigorous peer review process and provide valuable insights into various aspects of politics and policy in the region. Topics covered include Jordanian electoral reform, media coverage of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian aid, gendered media coverage of Egyptian parliament members, population policies in Arab countries, US-Iran relations, military spending in the Middle East, the Yemen conflict, and the concept of heritage in Saudi poetry. The journal aims to provide diverse perspectives for readers interested in Middle Eastern politics and policies. [Extracted from the article]