Saudi Founding Day and the roots of political continuity

As Saudi Arabia approaches its third century as a nation, Founding Day frames 1727 not simply as a historical milestone but as the starting point of an evolving state

Abdullah F. Alrebh

Hezbollah Confirms Iran’s Hegemony

In his most recent speech on Tuesday, Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah unambiguously said that he – and his Iranian sponsors – are the deciders of Lebanon. Despite several attempts at maneuvering…

Hanin Ghaddar

Darfur Is Bleeding Again

Rashida and Hawa sift through heaps of ashes that used to be their homes, looking for lost belongings. Broken pots, scorched bricks, a pair of pink baby’s sandals. Hawa breaks down in tears at the…

Jérôme Tubiana