Cheap unmanned aerial vehicles cost only a few thousand dollars to make, but are costing millions to defend against, turning the economics of war on its head
Throughout history, intellectuals have struggled to come to terms with the arrival of violence and the sudden discarding of values and morals once considered foundational
The US-Israeli war against Iran aims to draw in Gulf states, but history has shown that entering wars is far easier than exiting them. Prudence is needed now more than ever.
The relatively new field of epigenetics is revealing how neurological changes as a result of war, suffering, and displacement can be passed down through the generations
Gulf states' central global location has made it the perfect transit hub for global travel, but with flights cancelled due to war, the industry is scrambling to fill the void
The global conflict landscape in 2025 is more volatile—and more discreet—than at any point in recent decades. Much of today’s geopolitical confrontation is unfolding quietly, below the threshold of…
In several corners of the continent, informal sectors have arisen to plug the gaps left by state weakness or absence, providing both a lifeline and a headache
Shortly after Ukrainian drones destroyed or damaged dozens of Russian long-range bombers, the two warring parties sat down on the Bosphorus, discussing peace for the second time in two weeks.
In four short films made amid the chaos and destruction of a terrible conflict, stories have been captured of how the hope of children can thrive even over the horrific circumstances inflicted on them
Beyond Israel's immediate security aims lies a much larger struggle over Lebanon's future—one that will unfold over years, in multiple stages, and cannot be reduced to a simple question of force.
Football star Lamine Yamal's hoisting of Palestine's flag, and the Eurovision audience's booing of Israel's contestant, show how Israel has lost its PR edge
Cairo hopes to gain the trust of partners through its regular payments to energy firms, so that they will be more inclined to invest in gas exploration activities
The tech CEO's manifesto, where he champions US military dominance and the use of AI weapons, has been described by some as the 'ramblings of a supervillain'