Europe's economic woes mount, as do those of the UK. In November, the Chancellor must find around £20bn. Is this the economist's equivalent of pulling a rabbit from a hat?

Khaled Kassar

While Syria needs a security agreement to curtail Israel's unchecked aggression, a deal should not give Israel political influence over the country. Negotiators must tread carefully.

Alia Mansour

Two causes converge on a single global platform, reminding the world that the Middle East is not a closed chapter. It is a region where hope rises from the rubble.

Ibrahim Hamidi

Whether it is the recognition of Palestine at the UN or a refusal to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is not suspended, governments are finally acting. But will it last?

Samer Abou Hawwach

Plans are already underway to destroy the geographic contiguity necessary for a viable Palestinian state

Wahid Abdel Maguid

While many leading Western powers have finally decided to recognise Palestinian statehood, it is unlikely to make any material difference on the ground for Palestinians

Con Coughlin

With the world beset by myriad challenges, uncertainty has become a constant companion, testing our courage in the face of the unknown

Khaled Kassar

A child's right to safe health care is universal and non-negotiable. And it starts the moment they are born.

Hanan Balkhy

Following the assassination of the conservative activist, the US finds itself clinging to dialogue and mutual respect amid the spectre of political violence and deepening division

Ibrahim Hamidi

With Israel's strike on Doha, Netanyahu appears intent on pursuing the path of armed conflict. Meanwhile, Hamas refuses to surrender.

Alia Mansour

Although Trump started off on a high note with a truce in place ahead of his inauguration, he has since lost focus. But strong US leadership and close cooperation with allies can turn things around.

Brian Katulis

The West suspects Moscow was deliberately seeking to test NATO's air defence capabilities in Poland, with Tusk looking into the possibility of invoking Article 4 of the NATO charter

Con Coughlin