The humanitarian situation is worsening by the day. While a political solution is ultimately needed to address the root causes of the crisis, people's hunger cannot wait.

For Türkiye, it is a chance to redefine its national identity. For the Kurds, it presents an opportunity to rethink the concept of citizenship.

Many want to disarm the Iran-backed militia, but the country's Shiite leaders keep blocking moves to do so. With US pressure and growing frustration within the country, is this a moment of reckoning?

The meeting set for next week comes after Trump's attitude towards Russia seems to have hardened with him now saying that Moscow poses an "extraordinary threat" to US national security

The tariffs come with serious geopolitical undertones—especially in regard to the Ukraine war, as Trump warned India over its purchasing of Russian oil and arms

If Baghdad successfully breaks away from Tehran's sphere of influence and joins the new emerging Middle East order, immense potential could follow

Sectarianism has not just appeared in Syria; it has taken hold. Suddenly, everything is being done and seen through a sectarian lens. This is not the Syria it needs to be, and must be condemned.

At two ends of the political spectrum, Jamal El-Haj and Simona Mohamsson are experiencing differing fortunes. One has been cast adrift after several scandals; the other's star is on the rise.

The fear of disintegration and fragmentation is deeply embedded in the Turkish psyche, as is the belief that the nation is a great power. That does not fit easily with events unfolding today

At this critical juncture, Syria could go one of two ways: towards stability and security, or towards chaos and bloodshed. Its friends are helping to guide it, but Iran has other ideas.

When people become disconnected from others, it can set in motion a cascade of health problems, both physical and mental. This disconnection is becoming more common. We need to wake up to it.

With initial projects worth almost $5bn, the new Syrian Saudi Investment Forum (SSIF) shows that Riyadh will help rebuild a war-battered regional country with huge private sector potential.