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Iraq's political profiteers vie for influence over parliament speaker selection

In 1642, English philosopher Thomas Hobbes conducted a state-of-nature thought experiment in his book De Cive, placing people in a pre-social…

Ayad Al-Anbar 24 September , 2024
Two books shine a light on the dark parts of America’s history
Culture & Social Affairs

Two books shine a light on the dark parts of America’s history

All countries have their patriots, but few are as proud as America’s. They exult in the lofty ideals of the Founding Fathers. They marvel at their…

The Economist 24 September , 2024
Houthi-mobilised fighters parade during a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of the Houthi takeover in Sanaa, Yemen, September 21, 2024. Reuters
Politics

Houthis in Syria: Genuine threat or political posturing?

Recent threats by the Houthis to launch ground attacks against Israel—coupled with escalating Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine—have…

Haid Haid 24 September , 2024
Members of Lebanon's powerful Shiite movement Hezbollah parade with a mock missile launcher in this file photo. AFP
Politics

Will Hezbollah choose to keep its word—or its arsenal?

In less than a week, Israel has managed to significantly degrade Hezbollah’s military capabilities, communications systems, and chain of command…

Hanin Ghaddar 24 September , 2024
Opinion

With every strike, a Hezbollah-Israel deal slips further away

These are difficult times for Hezbollah. In terms of its leadership, the group has all but been decapitated. In terms of its communication systems,…

Ibrahim Hamidi 25 September , 2024
Hostages forgotten? Netanyahu adds new war goal
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Hostages forgotten? Netanyahu adds new war goal

Fares Garabet 23 September , 2024
Opinion

Hezbollah vs Israel: Don't force us to choose between two killers

Since Hezbollah launched its "supportive" war against Israel, it has become clear just how deeply Tel Aviv has penetrated its security, intelligence…

Alia Mansour 23 September , 2024
Parents who can afford it are increasingly forking out money for private lessons for their children to compensate for Egypt's deteriorating education system. Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Quality education falls out of reach for many Egyptians

As the Egyptian pound continues to depreciate and prices soar, families are now having to make painful compromises. Once a free public service,…

Marcelle Nasr 23 September , 2024
Plumes of smoke rise from the site of the Israeli raid that targeted the Jabal al-Rayhan area in the Jezzine region of southern Lebanon on September 21, 2024. AFP
Politics

Israel and Hezbollah creep closer to all-out war

For nearly a year, Israel has fought a defensive war on its border with Lebanon. Since 8 October, the pattern has been familiar. Civilians on both…

The Economist 23 September , 2024
Opinion

It's time for international intervention in Sudan

International military intervention in Sudan is now the chief hope of the long-suffering population to stop the fighting between the state army and…

Shawgi Abdelazim 22 September , 2024
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Politics

The Houthis: the new Hezbollah?

24, Sep 2026

Just as Iran used Hezbollah to expand its influence in the Levant, it is now using the Houthis to give it leverage in Bab al-Mandab and the Red Sea amid its war with the US

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Culture & Social Affairs

Backlash over Macklemore ban shows major US culture shift

16, Sep 2026

The American rapper's removal from Ed Sheeran's tour over his 'Free Palestine' speech and the British singer's meek rebuttal sparked an uproar on social media

Samer Abou Hawwach
A rebel fighter seen behind a Kingdom of Libya flag near the front line along the western entrance gate of Ajdabiyah, on 18 April 2011. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Politics

A tale of two Libya's: internal division meets external unity

19, Sep 2026

In Libya today, things have never been better. They have also never been worse. Just depends on who you ask

Tarek Megerisi
Axel Rangel García
Politics

Francesca Albanese: the Palestine question is a global one

16, Sep 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, the UN Special Rapporteur says the backlash against her for speaking out against Israel's genocide in Gaza reveals much about the current international order

Elie Kossaifi
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a moment with Russian President Vladimir Putin as Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during day two of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on 13 September 2026. REUTERS
Politics

Only China, India, and Russia can end the Iran war

15, Sep 2026

Washington needs its rivals to create peace on its behalf

Amir Handjani

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