Opinion

Beirut faces growing US pressure to "finish the job", but with Hezbollah's categorical refusal to relinquish its weapons and Iran's stated red line, the near future looks bleak

The world is changing, and those changes are affecting labour markets. While policymakers grapple with short-term challenges, investing in youth training and employment is crucial in the long run.

The absence of transparency around what happens after arrests shows the government's failure to establish credible mechanisms for justice

Following the Israeli-Iranian war, Iran's Iraqi allies are seeking to redeem themselves at Kurdistan's expense

Morgan Ortagus's statement on Lebanon's domestic politics is just the latest example of a long-standing pattern of foreign powers meddling in regional affairs

The two governments share similarities but also many differences. The openness and humility on show in Damascus set a valuable example for Kabul.

President Ahmed Sharaa looks determined to turn the country from a battlefield into an economic hub—one that would also benefit the region. But citizens' basic needs should be met first and foremost.

Backchannel talks between Damascus and Tel Aviv have drawn criticism, but they are crucial to saving Syria from descending into war and chaos, something both it and the region can ill-afford

A recent summit in Alaska between Trump and Putin was a much-needed reality check to those who still see the Ukraine war through rose-coloured glasses

Before rebuilding buildings, Damascus needs to rebuild trust with its citizens

The US president's ambition to become the fifth holder of his office to win the top global award remains frustrated, with a key ally being the main reason

Two different approaches to conflict management can be seen taking hold in recent years, driven either by narrow national interests or messianic aspirations