Opinion

Seen from every angle, there is no good news for the Lebanese people, who have just lived through a historically bad five years. The only thing worse is the future.

The fundamental misreading of Israel's internal squabbles has led to some catastrophic decisions, not least the decision by Hamas to attack on 7 October. It helps to 'know thy enemy', as Sun Tzu said.

Every so often, the region experiences such a period of upheaval that permanent change is considered inevitable. The next White House incumbent will preside over another such moment

The once-powerful Shiite group has taken a battering but there are two very big reasons—one local, one regional—why it will remain a feature of the political landscape

Iran is increasingly aware that the longer Israel continues with its military offensive, the more damage its allies will sustain

While Israel stands to benefit if Resolution 1701—which pushes Hezbollah away from its borders— is implemented, this does little to help the Lebanese people.

The first EU-GCC summit at the leadership level marks a significant step toward deepening cooperation amid global turmoil. In the current context,  the symbolism of the meeting matters.

The shifting global order and Western reluctance to intervene have allowed conflicts to persist unchecked in the Middle East

More traditional elements of statecraft and diplomacy are still holding a war-torn region back from the brink, but an old hatred is finding new levels of volatility and a readiness to cross red lines

Any failure by the microfinance institution to deliver on its commitments would have far-reaching consequences for Hezbollah. Initial reports suggest there is not widespread panic...yet.

The deployment of North Korean forces will certainly hurt Ukraine, which is suffering from a severe manpower shortage

For decades, the nation's story was one of intercommunal coexistence, but civil war from 1975 splintered the notion. Ever since, the country has needed a foundation to bring its people together.