Not so long ago, Trump was singing Putin's praises, but lately he seems increasingly aggravated with the Russian leader for failing to reach a ceasefire in Ukraine

Con Coughlin

Killing Yemeni civilians further ruins Israel's global image. Meanwhile, the Houthis cannot defeat Israel militarily.

Anwar Al-Ansi

The fact that Iran has been weakened means we have a rare opportunity to be stewards of our own future. We mustn't squander it.

Ibrahim Hamidi

The group recognises the fragility of the transitional phase and will be looking to exploit grievances and present itself as an alternative for the country's disillusioned

Haid Haid

The UN desperately needs to step into the feuding space, and states with a vested interest in Libya's stability, from Europe to the Middle East and Africa, must back these efforts

Tarek Megerisi

Terms like "genocide" and "cruel and indefensible" are finally being used by Western leaders to describe Israel's military and starvation campaign in Gaza. Have they finally had enough?

Con Coughlin

The Riyadh summit marked a definitive break with decades of American sanctions on—and political isolation of—Syria

Ibrahim Hamidi

Sanctions were never the only thing keeping investors away. Syria's deeper problem is structural, including shattered institutions, endemic corruption, cronusim and lawlessness.

Haid Haid

Russian, Ukrainian, and US officials sat together for the first time in a long time to see if conditions could be eased and compromises made. But Putin's decision not to attend dampened prospects.

Omer Onhon

The US president sees commerce and economic cooperation as the best way to bring stability to a war-torn region. Time will tell if this blueprint will pay dividends.

Con Coughlin

Deeper, ongoing transformations in identity, culture, and society within both nations that may ultimately shape the trajectory of their future

Houssam Itani

Negotiations are vital not only to avoid military confrontation but also to build confidence between Tel Aviv and Damascus. However, any speculation of an Abraham Accords-like deal is far-fetched.

Ibrahim Hamidi