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Not compromise, but hierarchy

Rather than bringing peace, the negotiations between Lebanon and Israel will only serve to further cement inequality

By Hussein el Mouallem

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Ceasefire is a big word for backing down

With no agreement on core issues, the risk of renewed escalation between the US and Iran remains dangerously high

By Sam Kahn

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Bargaining chips of greater powers

As Berlin and Damascus explore closer cooperation, Syrian refugees are increasingly caught in the middle of political negotiations

By Heifaa Atfeh

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How Ukraine is rewriting its role

From aid recipient to emerging security player in the Middle East

By Ihor Semivolos

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Southern Lebanon’s dark horse

As Israeli attacks intensify in Lebanon and the death toll rises, this hardline approach could ironically end up strengthening Hezbollah instead

By Merin Abbass

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Zombie multilateralism

The world must urgently chart a new path for multilateralism — or forfeit its chance at rebirth

By Stephan Klingebiel

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Selective outrage won’t end the Iran war

The recent UN Security Council resolution condemning Iran offers a unified stance. But it also blurs the broader reality of the conflict

By Jayati Ghosh

picture alliance / Anadolu | Haidar Mohammed Ali

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Baghdad in the crosshairs again

Once hailed as stable, Iraq now faces renewed turmoil. Regional war is exposing deep fractures the state cannot contain

By Isabelle Werenfels

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Turkey is playing it safe

As the Iran war reshapes the region, Ankara is trying to balance economic strain and security risks without being drawn into direct confrontation

By Evren Balta

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Is WWIII here?

Sixty one armed conflicts in 36 countries were recorded this year, which is significantly higher than the average for the previous three decades

By Nickolay Kapitonenko