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Coming closer
21 March 2022 1:29 PM GMTBashar al Assad’s visit to UAE signals normalisation of Syria-Arab ties, and can facilitate post-war reconstruction of the economy reeling under...
Undoing the raw deal
3 March 2022 3:01 PM GMTHistory shows that sanctions have persistently failed as punitive action, therefore, international community should stick to diplomatic solutions to...
No solution in sight
17 Jan 2022 1:08 PM GMTFactors leading to postponement of presidential elections in Libya to January 24 remain unresolved — signalling the perpetuation of decade-long...
At the crossroads
6 Jan 2022 2:25 PM GMTThe political vacuum in Sudan, created by resignation of the PM, could imperil the newfound democracy if immediate international intervention is not...
In a stumbling state
1 Nov 2021 1:04 PM GMTRestoration of the transitional civilian government in Sudan is essential to maintain the newly discovered democratic spirit within the country
An unwelcome augury
18 Oct 2021 1:45 PM GMTIraq needs a stable government to get rid of corruption left by previous regimes, but low turnout and stronghold of sectarian parties indicate...
Worrying reverberations
21 Sep 2021 5:35 PM GMTUS’ withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, followed by pull-out of missile defence systems from Saudi, has sent ripples in the Middle East regarding...
Regression to authoritarianism?
9 Aug 2021 12:46 PM GMTTunisia's nascent tryst with democracy, which shines exemplarily in the North African region, is at risk of faltering as the President usurps...
New priorities?
27 Jun 2021 11:25 AM GMTEbrahim Raisi's policy stances will be worth watching as he assumes presidential office in mid-August
Of little difference
20 Jun 2021 3:15 PM GMTChange of administration in Israel is unlikely to have any impact on hard-line policies against Palestinian rights
Resolution or escalation?
18 April 2021 11:13 AM GMTAmid heightened regional tensions, Iran must cautiously approach Vienna talks with an aim to dilute sanctions while keeping its security and...
Split to inaction
30 March 2021 6:07 PM GMTUncertainty looms large over politically divided Israel as neither Netanyahu nor his opponents have succeeded in stitching a government to end the...