Opinion

As Israel becomes increasingly isolated globally and Biden hardens his stance, Hamas sees the tide of the conflict turning in its favour

Biden's unequivocal support of Israel stands out. Not only did he provide it with massive amounts of financial aid and support, but he is a self-professed and proud Zionist.

US forces on the Syria-Iraq border obstruct Iran's efforts to establish a corridor from Tehran to the Mediterranean. It will try to encourage them to leave by confronting their allies, Syria's Kurds.

China accounts for about 40% of global growth. Any slowdown in its economy will undoubtedly have dramatic global repercussions.

This is especially true in the northwest of the country where 4.1 million people require humanitarian assistance and 3.7 million are food insecure

Army general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan's refusal to attend an IGAD summit in January casts doubt on the bloc's ability to bring Sudan's warring factions together

Why you should not read too much into Iran's 'withdrawal' from Syria

EU countries increasingly uneasy over Israel's brutal assault on Gaza are reluctant to participate in military action against the Houthis, which further complicates their efforts to reach a ceasefire.

Israel's accusations over the agency's staff being involved on 7 October are part of a collective punishment campaign

The rise of non-state actors in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, and Yemen and the decline of the nation-state has long-lasting implications for the region

The decision by major Western powers to pull funding dismantles whatever remains of their credibility not only in the global south but also in their home countries.

Netanyahu's defiance is bolstered by the lack of meaningful international pressure to stop his brutal assault on Gaza. However, Israel's campaign is doing more to breed radicalism than defeat it.