Iran has concluded that Israel and the US aim to bring down its government at some point, but it may be a gradual campaign rather than a boots-on-the-ground blitz
Iran's Supreme Leader would be wise to acknowledge that his longstanding strategic patience doctrine has run its course. With few cards left to play, he may have to choose between these two options.
Tehran will return to nuclear negotiations with far fewer cards. Even if it seeks a token gesture on enrichment, that could be rejected. Remaining options include capitulation or even civil war.
Fighting between Iran and Israel impacted North Africa, where surging prices may disrupt budgets and plans. But for North Africa's energy exporters, higher oil prices are a reason to cheer.
Images of rocket trails, explosions, and destruction were broadcast worldwide, but a quieter war in cyberspace was also being waged, and it was no less important
Built a century ago by Ala's grandparents, her 97-year-old uncle Aziz still lives on the third floor of this grand sea-facing property that developers would love. Instead, it is now a public space.
Peace with Israel had crossed the Egyptian president's mind as early as 1952, when he engaged in secret negotiations with Israel, which ultimately failed
Unresolved grievances, weakened security structures, and the unchecked proliferation of weapons threaten Syria's ability to chart a new course towards peace and prosperity
In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)
The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances
Those who are able to bury their dead are among the lucky. For others, not knowing the fate of their missing loved ones or receiving mutilated corpses impossible to identify adds insult to injury.
Digital art is rewriting the rules of the field, revising the meaning of authenticity, and recalibrating the boundary between virtual and physical. Have we lost something here?