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

Here's what Congress can actually do in the next two years

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

Republicans face a tumultuous new era

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

Trump's failure to deliver on promises made during his election campaign, including ending US involvement in wars and easing the cost of living, is set to hurt him and the Republicans in the polls

Historically, the incumbent party loses seats in the midterms, but Trump's unkept promises on the cost of living and no new wars are paving the way for a Democrat tsunami