Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival

Given concerns about Hezbollah backlash, Beirut will likely want to proceed incrementally toward its stated goal of establishing a state monopoly on weapons

Washington is reordering its priorities as part of a broader strategic shift across the Middle East, and eyes a possible alliance with Damascus as a next step

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for China’s energy security, with roughly 45–50% of its crude oil imports and nearly 30% of its liquefied natural gas passing through the corridor. China…

While all the effects of this conflict may take time to fully realise, short and medium-term signs expose the limits of US power and see America's rivals benefiting

In a bid to contain rising energy prices and mounting pressure on the pound, Cairo is implementing swift austerity measures

With maritime traffic in the critical waterway severely disrupted, interest in alternative routes grows. But the same constraints persist.

The change in tone and presentation of policy isn't a fundamental redirection, but rather the consolidation of a system under pressure