Opinion

Can we overcome our moral, intellectual, and ideological imprisonment and become capable of seeing the naked truth, acknowledging crime as truly ugly – even if its perpetrator is our brother?

The enormous cost incurred by the US and its allies in supporting Kyiv's stalling war effort has resulted in a notable decline in Western support

The 7 October surprise underscored the dangers of settling for the containment of conflict. Dormant disputes can unexpectedly erupt

History shows that displacement does not run in only one direction but comparisons can over-simplify, including those made between European and Arab experience of migration.

NATO warns that Western military alliance should be ready for bad news from the Ukrainian front as Kyiv continues to defend against Russia's all-out invasion

Channelling climate funding to the Syrian regime, which has not only worsened existing environmental challenges but also created new ones, undermines efforts to hold those responsible accountable.

The war may temporarily put the pursuit of a new Middle East on hold, but it's unlikely to halt it

Both groups have faced military onslaughts and existential threats, one survived to return to power and the other is now showing its resilience

Even if Israel destroyed Hamas's infrastructure in Gaza, it would not be able to curb the militant group's popularity that has surged on the back of the hostage exchange deal

The world watched an old-style boardroom coup and counter-coup in a cutting-edge industry that could change humanity. It ended in triumph for some familiar forces: shareholders and the profit motive.

Even before the shock of 7 October, the military was gravely concerned about the impact of the right-wing government's judicial reforms on national unity. A blame game afterwards made relations worse.

headliThe option to continue aggression on Gaza could ignite further violence in the West Bank and neighbouring areas, potentially destabilising the entire region.ne