When Riyadh decided to back the new Syria, it did so knowing that the opportunity represented something way bigger than Syria—it was a rare chance for the entire region
One year into his second term, President Trump's impact is indisputable. He has redrawn many of the world's geopolitical lines and redefined what it means to lead.
The recent standoff between Syrian security forces and Firqatul Ghuraba—a French-led jihadist faction entrenched in the Harem camp in Idlib—exposes flaws in Damascus's approach
Whether a lasting truce can be reached on key trade issues will depend on the outcome of future efforts to establish a more mutually beneficial trading partnership
The two sides may disagree on a lot, but they seem to agree on one key point: their contempt for what they see as the destructive policies of the ruling elite
From the stage in Manama, Syria announced its return to the global stage. As it embarks on a difficult journey to rebuild the country, three key pillars underpin the foundation.
Failure to take meaningful and timely steps to disarm Hezbollah not only risks the loss of Arab and international support but also the chance to benefit economically from Syria's reopening
Jordan's 1994 peace treaty with Israel remains a cornerstone of regional stability. It has survived two intifadas and recurrent Gaza conflicts, but annexation would push it to the brink
As support for Israel weakens across the US political spectrum, once-taboo questions about military aid, lobbying influence, and US backing are moving into the mainstream
Algeria is one of Africa's largest producers of hydrocarbons, and its proximity to customers in Europe makes it of growing interest as importers fret over a prolonged supply crisis from countries
Through extravagant processions led by palace women, the Mamluk state projected a message of power and prestige at home and abroad, turning the Hajj obligation into a soft-power tool