There are consecutive and accelerating steps toward a settlement that produces a ceasefire at the regional level. Locally, however, sporadic fighting continues, and the situation remains ambiguous.

Lebanon central bank governor's newfound vulnerability is now on display as he faces international scrutiny, and American protection has waned

Houssam Itani

Two big anniversaries for two very different breakthroughs reveal the intricacies and limits of pragmatic politics, but in different ways. They also show longevity is not the same as effectiveness

Air strikes against drug-related targets inside Syria are unlikely to have a significant impact as drug dealers have gone into hiding after the attacks

Haid Haid

The strong challenge mounted by Kilicdaroglu shows that, despite Erdogan's efforts, the Turkish people remain fully committed to Turkey's democratic process

Con Coughlin

One of the reasons for Arab normalisation with Damascus is to strengthen al-Assad's position in the face of Turkish influence

Ibrahim Hamidi

People are no longer falling prey to the false claims made by Nasrallah and his party. Organised crime cannot be equated with resistance.

Alia Mansour

An article arguing that this latest fighting between the IDF and Gaza-based militants is just another chapter in the tragedy of the Nakba, ahead of its 75-year anniversary

Houssam Itani

The Syrian regime issued a legislative decree last month providing a one-time financial grant of 150,000 Syrian pounds to government employees…

Haid Haid

Despite setbacks in Ukraine and scaled down Victory Day Parade, the Russian leader seems as determined ever to fight it out till the end

Con Coughlin

King Charles inherits throne during economic crisis, much like how Queen Elizabeth ascended the throne during difficult economic times post-World War II

Khaled Kassar

It's not the media's fault that it forgets past tragedies when covering new ones. No amount of media coverage can fully capture the tragedies of Arab countries.

Alia Mansour