Once nurtured by Pakistan, the Taliban now works closely with Iran, much to the delight of Russia and China

Latin America's iconic left-wing statesman is Brazil's president, again

With a complex election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in recent years, expect prolonged political deadlock

Brussels faces pressure on all sides: sustained economic stagnation, a worsening geopolitical environment, and domestic challenges brought by the rise of populism

Key voices in the West appear to be throwing him under the bus ahead of the approaching Israeli election

Ukraine's former foreign minister is pragmatic about the war, peace talks, Kyiv's opponent, Washington, the Chinese, and the Gulf. His thoughts are a fascinating insight into Europe's biggest battle

Cairo's response was one of swift and total rejection, as the EEZ ratified by the Haftars overlaps with Egypt's EEZ and Cairo

This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit

Should the US and Israel fail in their war on Iran, Tehran would likely expand its regional influence at the expense of Sunni Arabs, who could potentially turn to extremist groups to fight back

Washington's preferred course appears to be preserving an order administered by vying factions, rather than embarking on the uncertain and potentially perilous task of replacing it