Gadi Eisenkot, who may form a government, hails from a Moroccan-Jewish family. Israel's 15 prime ministers have all had European or Russian heritage. Is it time for a change?

Staying friends with the Turks, Chinese, Russians, Americans, Europeans, Iranians and Saudis simultaneously is a big ask for Islamabad's diplomats, but somehow they are managing it

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The battle for this strategically important and resource-rich province tests the Yemeni army's ability to tilt the military balance in its favour

Recent government gains in Al-Jawf have raised hopes that a successful campaign, coupled with leveraging social capital, could threaten Houthi strongholds

Despite the war's unpopularity, Trump seems determined to press on until he can claim a decisive victory, whether by diplomacy, force, or a combination of the two

Cairo's relative stability in a turbulent neighbourhood has yielded economic benefits, but its recent commitment to help Saudi Arabia has drawn the ire of Yemeni rebels

A tour of the latest releases from Arab publishing houses

As well as being a vast expanse of desert, the Sahel is a test for Algiers because of its proxy warfare and armed groups adapting drone technology. The biggest risk is that Algeria gets sucked in

The significance of the US midterm elections taking place on 3 November goes beyond filling seats in Congress and state legislatures. It is effectively a referendum on Donald Trump's performance and…