Opinion

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

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.

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

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

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?

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.