Chief Political Officers are coming to a C-suite and a boardroom near you, as major companies face uncertainty from AI to climate change and war

Khaled Kassar

A phenomenon of increasing 'religiosity' is sweeping Iraq. Politicians, opinion leaders, and decision-makers are racing to be seen present in religious ceremonies.

Rustum Mahmud

Amid a military stalemate, Saudi-brokered diplomacy has led to some progress toward a difficult diplomatic path. UN-backed referendums in disputed areas may be key

Wahid Abdel Maguid

Against the backdrop of political and economic stagnation, protests will escalate and living conditions will worsen, creating a vicious and perpetual cycle of misery

Ibrahim Hamidi

Had approval been given for the F-16s when Zelensky first made his request last year, they may have arrived in time to make a tangible difference to this year's Ukrainian counter-offensive

Con Coughlin

The salary bumps are being viewed as a calculated move to mask the fuel price hikes igniting public outrage against the regime

Haid Haid

A recent Alvarez & Marsal report concludes that Lebanon is governed by a criminal cabal but it comes as no surprise to the Lebanese people

Houssam Itani

Fundamental financial and monetary concerns remain, especially fears that a single currency could undermine the national and monetary sovereignty of each state

Khaled Kassar

A direct armed clash might just serve to strengthen Hezbollah's grip on both the nation and the state. Instead, a more constructive way forward might involve a robust, peaceful political strategy.

Alia Mansour

While the Taliban mark the second anniversary of their return to power with victory parades, many Afghans are not celebrating — especially women who have had their freedoms taken away.

Con Coughlin

Efforts have hit a pause while stakeholders take stock of what has been achieved and define what the ultimate objective is

Ibrahim Hamidi

Motorcycles pose imminent death in Beirut, but causes of death in Lebanon are many and indistinguishable: from kidnappers and weapons to a robbed bank account...

Khaled Kassar