2017-06-20
Macrons likely victory tomorrow doesnt mean he can ignore the energies driving both the far left and far right
2017-06-18
Whispers abound about power grabs, comebacks and plots in the Saudi royal family. If they happen, they will have serious repercussions beyond the kingdom
After defying expectations by transforming French politics, his next task is to do the same with economic reform
2017-06-17
the organization has taken a number of steps and epistemic foundations to establish professional media
Social media was not short of responses. The billionaire, would-be philanthropist has received 15,000 responses within 24 hours
This is Dohas chance to curtail its financial support for Al Qaeda as long as it keeps the receipts
2017-06-14
We have not entered into Syrian territory, but we are still on the Syrian-Iraqi border and we’re closing in on Daesh, inflicting bitter losses
After the “Leave” camp won the referendum, the Conservative Party, split over withdrawal from the EU
2017-06-12
It’s a battle that has pockmarked the Middle East and North Africa since World War Two
2017-06-11
Although the reason behind the crisis haven’t been revealed, some have insisted that it is economic and is a result of Qatar’s massive natural gas reserves
2017-06-10
Tainting Qatar as a regional pariah is unlikely to change its calculus
I am looking forward to the United States being a leader and not just on the sidelines going forward
The kingdom is raising tensions with its immediate neighbours as well as with Iran and Yemen
2017-06-08
There is definitely some animus between some of the European leaders and the brusque and arrogant American president
Unlike the Obama years, Trump’s first four months in office have shown no trace of apology for the history of the United States
2017-05-29
2017-05-28
2017-05-23
Facing an antagonistic Washington, there is still much Rouhani can do to heal Iran’s internal divisions
Election became a heated contest as the conservatives coalesced around a dark horse candidate Ebrahim Raisi
2017-05-21
Trump is making his first visit to Saudi Arabia instead of Canada or Mexico, the traditional first trip for American presidents, says a lot about Trump’s priorities
2017-05-19
As Iranians go to the polls the divide between ayatollahs and its young population is wider than ever
Trump will have to be disciplined in what he promises
2017-05-18
Iran was suffering from 35% inflation, the national currency had depreciated by two-thirds in the previous year, and international sanctions were crippling the economy
2017-05-12
The impulsiveness and shallowness of America’s president threaten the economy as well as the rule of law
The challenge is immense. But Emmanuel Macron deserves to succeed
2017-05-11
Democrats quickly accused the Russians of materially helping Trump win the election, although no evidence of such a thing has come forth
