Opinion

The joint aim between Syria, Iran and Russia seems to be focused on pressuring US forces east of the Euphrates

Classic Hollywood movie pays tribute to Epictetus and his inner freedom theory

An examination of the role of Iran, China, Arab states, and the United States in the Middle East in the wake of a deal that renews diplomatic ties between Tehran and Riyadh

Russian commanders who were involved in Ukraine war are trying to make up for their poor performance there

Voices that call for reason and reflection are more often than not ignored

The path to ending oil dependence will be naturally fraught with challenges but undertaking structural reforms will help smooth bumps in the road

ICC decision to press charges against the Russian leader for war crimes represents a significant blow to Putin's international prestige

Other states are waiting to see the regional implications of a New World Order before deciding on normalising relations with Damascus

The Russia-Ukraine War is the latest manifestation of the weaponisation of money, food and energy — a practice deeply rooted in history

The new alliance has certainly provoked an angry response from Beijing, which has denounced the formation of Aukus as an illegal act of nuclear proliferation

Rising interest rates and the fight against inflation has badly bruised balance sheets across finance. Serious consequences are starting to become clear and its putting pressure on central banks

Moscow's withdrawal from a nuclear agreement and huge shifts in defence policy from Japan and Germany mean that the gloves are truly off in the race for military readiness