Articles
Foreign and security policy
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22.09.2025
The Saudi-Pakistan defence pact tilts the balance of power in the Middle East. A post-American order is taking shape, but with it comes new volatility
Foreign and security policy
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12.09.2025
Israel’s attack on Doha shatters diplomacy — and jeopardises the security of the entire Gulf region
Foreign and security policy
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07.07.2025
With their deterrence strategy in ruins, Iran’s leaders may face a historic choice: double down, or open up
Economy and ecology
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16.05.2025
The lifting of US sanctions marks a turning point for Syria and its new president, offering more than 20 million people hope for a better future
Foreign and security policy
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01.10.2024
Israel’s attack on Nasrallah has dealt a heavy blow to Hezbollah and its allies. Lebanon now faces the threat of another major war
Foreign and security policy
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01.08.2024
Like a modern Franz Ferdinand moment, the killing of Hamas leader Haniyeh, threatens to push the middle east to the brink of a major war
Foreign and security policy
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05.06.2024
The German government’s stance on the war in Gaza is causing lasting harm to the country’s reputation around the world. There’s still time to fix this
Foreign and security policy
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12.04.2024
Israel’s attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria takes the risk of further escalation to a new level. Can a regional conflagration still be averted?
Democracy and society
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07.11.2023
Israel believes it can crush Hamas by force. Instead, a new wave of terror may be looming
Foreign and security policy
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11.10.2023
Hamas’ violent attack has taken Israel by surprise. And it has raised concerns about the potential for an unprecedented escalation in the Middle East
Foreign and security policy
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20.04.2023
There are signs of détente in the Middle East. But beneath the surface, it is churning
Africa
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21.01.2019
Thanks to a slick, polished campaign, former DJ Andry Rajoelina scored a remarkable victory in Madagascar’s elections