Opinion

The Houthi decision to launch its biggest-ever attack in the Red Sea while Blinken was in the region is an acute example of his failure

With every passing week, a new event seems to escalate tensions further. A handful of men with a point to prove now hold the region hostage. Amidst all this, calmer heads hope to prevail.

Discarding established international norms is dangerous on the battlefield but can also undermine the economies of the Middle East and the world, damaging the lives of millions

Calls for the wider region to solve Israel's persistent problem are misplaced and reveal the depth of misunderstanding among its right-wing politicians

Tensions boiling over in the region due to Israel's war on Gaza have reached a climax, with attacks in the Red Sea, Beirut and now Iran happening in quick succession.

This issue is dedicated to dissecting conflicts, scrutinising elections, and asking whether they may lead to further strife or improve the prospects of finding a new period of harmony.

From Gaza and Syria to Sudan and Morocco, it was a year of bloodshed and natural disasters, alongside some brighter moments amid the gloom

Reconstruction will not be easy in Gaza and other war-torn countries around the world. It takes decades and begins with agreeing on a political and economic plan with strict conditions and timelines.

Awareness of these potential dangers associated with artificial intelligence has notably increased in 2023, highlighting the need to understand and manage these emerging risks better

Bashar Al-Assad is strategically denouncing Israel's actions — not out of moral objection but as a means to assume a false moral high ground and cleanse the regime's tarnished reputation.

Thousands of people who fled their homes are living in camps, creating fears of another Nakba as Israel continues its war on Gaza

Israeli military leaders believe they have unfinished business with Hezbollah and are looking for any reason to launch a fresh assault on the Iran-backed militia