Opinion

The Iran-backed government has twisted the EU's position on Syrian refugees to deflect its criticism of obstacles to democracy

Recent comments that Ukraine should express gratitude for Western weapons and that al-Assad should not treat Iran as its personal gas station show behind-the-scenes tension among allies

While Iraqi 'patriotism' vehemently rejects individuals like US Ambassador Romanowski, it expresses support for Iran's infringements in the country

The great Czech writer's work resonates with Arab people of a certain age. While his work was set elsewhere, it had a wider meaning and appeal.

Instead of emotionally charged mobilisation, we must ask ourselves: what are we doing to confront the cultural alienation that is pushing our youth away?

The oil exporter's group was without a speaker from its host government at a recent set-piece event, over allegations of compromised press freedom, raising questions over its choice of home

Zelensky's determination to pursue Ukraine's quest for membership has presented the alliance with its most challenging dilemma of recent times

The discussions at the Nato summit involve the potential memberships of Ukraine and Sweden

In addition to securing political gains regionally, the move aims to extract money from cronies who have neglected their financial obligations to the regime.

A disturbing trend of incorporating LGBTQ+ themes in children's stories, movies, and educational curricula has sparked backlash around the world.

Militias are mired in misconceptions, from the origin and use of the term to how full-blown opposition to regular armies develops. Russia's Wagner Group and Sudan's RSF show that, in different ways.

Writers should be more transparent about this common affliction that plagues artists around the world. Some have found ways to overcome it, while others have succumbed to it.