Foreign and security policy‘I think that might be one bridge too far for Russia’ Middle East expert Gil Murciano on Israel's relationship with the West, arms exports to Ukraine, Moscow's role in Syria and the threat from Iran By Gil Murciano
Foreign and security policyIsrael’s strategic balancing act Israel’s refusal to sell weapons to Ukraine disappointed Western allies — but there are strategic reasons for this stance By Daniel Rakov
Foreign and security policyThe enemy of my enemy is my friend Despite massive criticism, Iran supports Russia's war against Ukraine — deciding that the benefits of allying with the country outweigh the costs By Eldar Mamedov
Democracy and societyA looming famine in Lebanon After 30 years of the same political class ruling and mounting public debt — Lebanon is experiencing food insecurity. Immediate measures must be taken By Lama Fakih
Democracy and societyPromoting democracy is Iraq's greatest internal challenge After a year of struggle, a government has been formed in Iraq. Still, the sought-after political and social peace is yet to be seen By Sarah Hepp
Foreign and security policyThe worsening US-Saudi split could end the brutal war in Yemen While Russia's war has sparked moral outrage in the US there has been little self-reflection on US policy that supports identical crimes By Branko Marcetic
Foreign and security policyCan the third time be the charm for Yemen? The extension of a truce between Houthis and the government in Yemen is good news. But real momentum for a peace process is still lacking By Magdalena Kirchner
Democracy and societyCan Iraq’s democracy still be saved? The storming of the Iraqi parliament by supporters of Al-Sadr were motivated by years of political impasse — threatening Iraq's democracy and peace By Sarah Hepp
Foreign and security policyHow Erdoğan returned from Tehran empty-handed Since Russia’s attack on Ukraine, Erdoğan has cleverly played his hand. But, as he learned painfully in Tehran, his political clout has its limits By Henrik Meyer
Work and digitalisationQatar’s human-rights reversal As the host of this year’s FIFA World Cup, Qatar pledged to implement sweeping labour reforms. But after initial steps, progress now seems to stall By Lara Nuwayhid