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Who will save the UN?

The election of the next UN Secretary-General is just around the corner. The future of the entire organisation will be determined by the outcome

By Matthias Jobelius

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Is Russia losing — or playing the long game?

As allies falter, Moscow avoids war but still quietly secures influence across the Global South

By Alexandra Sitenko

picture alliance/dpa | Ilia Yefimovich

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For Israel, war is the only answer

Netanyahu continues to derive his strength from the country’s ability to wage war. But he is failing to show any ability to win

By Mairav Zonszein

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Rivalry within limits

The war with Iran is exposing deep fractures beneath the surface of Gulf unity. Still, cooperation remains the only viable option

By Sebastian Sons

pa / AP | Hussein Malla

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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

picture alliance / via Reuters | Majid Asgaripour

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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

picture alliance/dpa | Kay Nietfeld

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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

picture alliance / Assiciated Press | Hussein Malla

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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

picture alliance / Zoonar | Igor Zakowski

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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