Opinion

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"

A narrative is being spun that if Hezbollah disarms, Lebanese Shiites would not only lose all their power and status, but could also possibly face expulsion or massacres

A conference in London last month yielded no success, just like a similar event in Paris last year. With foreign countries backing one side or the other, equivalence appears to be the main problem.

Damascus has taken a well-crafted, rational and calm message all the way to the United Nations. It is now time for it to address the concerns and grievances of its people.

The US president vowed to bring Iran to heel, end the war in Gaza, and end the war in Ukraine. But on all three fronts, he is still waiting.

The future of a theological project that has defined Iran for over four decades is at stake as the regime tries to ward off US strikes that could possibly lead to the collapse of the regime