Putin may struggle to erase Prigozhin's memory completely in the minds of the Russian people. The Wagner leader became something of a cult figure among nationalists.

Con Coughlin

Oil producers need to diversify their economic bases and deal with new world requirements

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi

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