Opinion

Many Arab countries have been clinging onto hope that Syria would no longer undermine regional stability, but the smuggling of Captagon across their borders says otherwise.

A post-colonial preference for manufacturing is outdated in these fast-changing and modern economic times. It is time for that to change.

Progress inches forward at a snail's pace, but not because of Syrian efforts, which have been painstakingly slow. Regional and international agendas are mostly driving it.

In the Middle East, corruption is just as deadly as war, but somewhere along the line, they've become the only two options

The Palestinian president was more disciplined in his delivery but came across as self-serving, while the lack of progress for his people is stark

Italy believes the existence of charity workers in the Mediterranean will encourage more migration, and its own shores will bear the brunt of the surge.

Al-Adl advocates a departure from rigid adherence to familiar plans, urging jihadists to think outside the box and act unpredictably.

The visit shows how China wants to play a bigger role in the region and how al-Assad is trying to end his international isolation.

As war, economic crisis and the effects of climate change only intensify, a more concerted and effectual global leadership is needed to address their repercussions — namely, illegal immigration.

With the MENA region warming twice as fast as the global average, we need to work twice as hard to build resilience and equity and mitigate the effects of climate change on human health. 

China's proactive attempt seems to be aimed at thwarting other oil companies from gaining a competitive edge in the Syrian market.

Two very different events show the diverging paths being taken at a time of upheaval in international politics – one of cooperation and hope, and one of war