Opinion

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

In an ironic twist, countries once accused of gaming the global system now insist that its rules be enforced. And the nation that led the way in writing the rules is now routinely ignoring them.

Now is the time to base our futures on sound, pragmatic and contemporary forms of governance, not on flimsy dreams that romanticise the past

Pakistan decried India's 'largest aerial assault on Pakistan in 50 years' as an "act of war" and says it downed five Indian fighter jets as the world looks on with bated breath

Macron may hope that the symbolic gesture, even if extremely late, could help boost France's credibility among key Arab partners

If history is any judge, Trump's tariffs and damaging actions towards US allies could speed up the emergence of a multipolar world, much like George W. Bush's invasion of Iraq

While the US president prefers the diplomatic route, he will not hesitate to take military action if he thinks Iran is "tapping him along"