As Syria ponders a democratic future: 5 lessons from the Arab Spring
While some countries – Egypt and Tunisia – became democracies, albeit briefly, others, like Yemen, Libya and Syria, descended ...
Trump’s Gaza threat shows the Middle East is both safer and more turbulent post-war
While Israel’s response to the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks has strengthened its security and military dominance, the long-term ...
Palestinians say Trump’s proposal for Gaza violates international law
Palestinians, their allies and other nations reacted strongly to President Donald Trump’s proposal that the United States ...
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Russia’s Economic Meltdown: Strategic Implications for MENA
A Russian economic meltdown would send shockwaves through MENA, disrupting food security, energy markets, regional conflicts, and investment strategies. While some nations may see short-term ...
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Armed conflicts, climate change: challenges to children’s education
Armed conflicts and climate change around the world have profound and devastating impacts, creating a harsh reality for ...
Iran's Axis of Resistance Crumbles: Syria's Rise Reshapes Middle Eastern Power
As Syria rises with Turkish-backed forces and Lebanon stabilises, Iran's strategic position in the Middle East weakens ...
Trump designates Yemen's Houthis as a 'foreign terrorist organization'
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday re-designated Yemen's Houthi movement, known formally as Ansar Allah, as a "foreign ...
It was once the capital of Iran’s ‘axis of resistance.’ Now a Syrian town grapples with its future
The Syrian shrine of Sayeda Zainab drew Iran-backed militiamen from throughout the region. With Assad's fall, they've fled, raising questions about the future of the area — and of the axis.
Why Iran’s Regime Is Looking Even Shakier
The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.
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Lebanon’s Prime Minister Meets With Syrian Leader
In Syria, Mr. al-Shara faces the challenge of imposing ... A disruption to global shipping could soon end now that the Houthis in Yemen have signaled that they have suspended their attacks on ...