Removal of the final US sanctions on Syria constitutes a renewed diplomatic triumph for Damascus and Ankara, while signaling yet another setback for Tel Aviv's objectives in the Syrian arena
The international community should not wait until hunger in the West Bank reaches the catastrophic levels witnessed in Gaza before deciding that it deserves attention
The international community should not wait until hunger in the West Bank reaches the catastrophic levels witnessed in Gaza before deciding that it deserves attention
Chancellor Merz’s promises to curb the AfD failed to resonate in Saxony-Anhalt; on the contrary, the party captured a greater vote share to the point where it neared the threshold for an absolute majorityErkut Ayvaz
Foundations, once repriced, are rarely restored to par. Trust denominated in dollars can always be devalued again. That is the lesson of this strange August on the Korean Peninsula—and it will outlast any summitGiwoong Jung
The real test of BRICS is not whether it can eliminate the contradictions of multipolarity. The real test is whether it can learn to govern those contradictions while preserving enough common purpose to actMarcus Vinicius De Freitas
Implications of the Houthis' move are already visible: Riyadh shut its East-West Pipeline after drone attacks. Jazan, Abha and Najran are under alert. 73 civilians have been wounded in strikes on civilian and economic sitesAli Bakir
The deterioration of Algeria-UAE relations should not be seen simply as another episode of intra-Arab diplomatic rivalry. It is part of a larger restructuring of power in North Africa and the African SahelAbdennour Toumi
Rather than labeling his domestic rivals as outright traitors, Netanyahu frames them as the vehicles that will deliver the enemy's desired outcome. This deliberately blurs the line between legitimate political dissent and national betrayalTugce Ersoy Ceylan
Unreliable passage through the Strait of Hormuz will continue to force a structural adjustment in the global economy, with losers slowly and painfully giving way to distant and often unlikely winners.Christopher Smart20 August 2026
Rather than addressing isolated crises in Somalia, Türkiye has sought to contribute to long-term development of institutions capable of delivering security, public services, economic opportunity, and governanceAbdulfattah Kasim Mohamud19 August 2026
While wars pose a threat, they also offer an opportunity to learn lessons and rise from the rubble. Sudan’s situation is no exception, provided that the dynamics of development and prerequisites for overcoming crisis are duly consideredMohammed Ibrahim Al-Rashid18 August 2026
The Mecca Agreement is neither a ‘Sunni NATO’ nor a declaration of complete US withdrawal. Rather, it is an early phase in the shift from unipolar security dependency towards a multi-actor, flexible, and interest-driven network of arrangementsOrhan Karaoglu17 August 2026
War has diminished economic prospects of both countries, with medium-term outlook appearing relatively gloomy. What commenced as rapid offensive in February 2022 has metamorphosed into military and economic war of attritionAdam Yousef14 August 2026
Election of Mohamed Nur should be interpreted not merely as the conclusion of a political contest, but as the dawn of a new chapter. The litmus test will be whether the speakership can forge a consensus between different dynamics and groups.Tunc Demirtas14 August 2026
Türkiye-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact could lay foundations for broader regional architecture—one predicated not solely on military deterrence, but on defense-industrial integration, strategic trade corridors, and mutual prosperityRashed Aba-Namay11 August 2026
Israel's policies in the West Bank increasingly reflect a broader strategy to consolidate control and advance the annexation of the occupied territoryRayan Abed al-Razeq07 August 2026
Türkiye's outreach to the east complements rather than competes with its ties to Tripoli. This approach is part of a consistent effort to keep channels open with all actor capable of shaping the country's political future.Ferhat Polat31 July 2026
