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The economic path to climate justice

As the world pursues decarbonization, the concept of a “just transition” has become ubiquitous, particularly when describing the shift away from...

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Syria-Jordan-Lebanon energy deal could fuel huge benefits across the wider region

One of the latest and most important recent developments in the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Levant is a tripartite agreement this month on...

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How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region

How the end of the nuclear file could reshape Iran, and the region

Iran’s decision to act on its long-promised threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has brought United States countermeasures in the form of a US naval...

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NATO and the GCC states ahead of Turkiye summit

In 2004, when Turkiye hosted the NATO summit in Istanbul, the Istanbul Cooperation Initiative was launched to strengthen political and military ties...

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For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance

For Gaza, Eid joy is now a form of resistance

This is my third consecutive Eid al-Adha spent displaced, far from my home in Jabalia, in an area that has been designated a “red zone” under...

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Pakistan’s changing Middle East approach and the question of national interest

Pakistan has emerged as a frontline state in the backdrop of the conflict involving Iran, US and its Gulf partners. In its role as a mediator, the...

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The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now

The world urgently needs a US-Iran deal now

As negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to move towards a possible breakthrough, the stakes extend far beyond diplomacy between two...

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Israel’s political drama masks deeper crisis

For those unfamiliar with the intricate machinery of Israeli politics, last week’s unanimous 110-0 vote to dissolve the Knesset appears to be an...

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The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis

The GCC should insure itself against the next Strait of Hormuz crisis

Nikolay Kozhanov and Şaban Kardaş The crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran has affected the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council...

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Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system

Syria cannot heal without a rebuilt health system

Last week, European Union and Syrian officials met in Brussels for high-level talks on the country’s reconstruction. The EU’s support for...

24.05.2026 20

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The pollution that outlives war

The pollution that outlives war

War is measured first in lives lost, families uprooted and neighbourhoods reduced to rubble. But there are also deadly consequences that are often...

24.05.2026 20

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Beijing seeks to benefit from its ‘soft power’ platform

The US has traditionally excelled at developing soft power. However, those historical patterns appear to be shifting, significantly, under Donald...

24.05.2026 30

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India is being left to die in the heat

India is being left to die in the heat

India is experiencing an extraordinary summer. Across the country, temperatures have crossed 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit), inching...

22.05.2026 30

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No justice for Americans killed by Israelis

Nine Americans who have been killed either by Israeli soldiers or radical Israeli settlers since 2022 have not received any form of justice. The...

22.05.2026 20

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Next UK leader faces a sizable task

As the UK approaches the 10th anniversary of the June 2016 Brexit referendum, it is fair to say that the ghosts of its divisive and ruinous...

20.05.2026 20

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Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky

Massie defeated: The Israel lobby’s pyrrhic victory in Kentucky

US Representative Thomas Massie lost his Republican primary on Tuesday after one of the most expensive and politically charged congressional campaigns...

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How the Gulf became indispensable to India’s rise

For most of the modern era, the Gulf states’ relationship with India was limited. The Gulf was seen largely only as a place to buy oil and send...

19.05.2026 20

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New realignments rise from ruins of the Iran war

The US-Israeli war on Iran may not yet be over but its ramifications for the region’s security architecture are already being felt from Riyadh to...

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The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal

The US, Israel and the normalisation of scandal

In late April, the Hondurasgate platform and the Spanish media outlet Canal Red began leaking incriminating audios regarding recent machinations by...

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China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump

China-Russia relations are as strong as ever thanks to Trump

Days before Donald Trump was elected for his second term as US president in 2024, he pledged to “un-unite” Russia and China as he accused his...

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The world must not turn its back on vaccination

With so many intractable problems in global politics, it is all the more frustrating that the international community often neglects pressing ones...

18.05.2026 20

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The Gulf does not have to choose Iran or Israel

Abdulla Banndar Al-Etaibi One of the most dangerous ideas in today’s Middle East is the claim that Gulf states must choose between Iran and Israel....

18.05.2026 20

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Diplomatic discipline prevails during Trump’s China visit

The planet’s two most powerful chiefs locked horns in Beijing last week, with the whole world assessing every syllable and twitch from both. It was...

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The strike that changed the geometry of war

On September 9, 2025, Israel struck Qatar. There was no battlefield, no front line. Instead, the target was a sovereign state hosting negotiations...

17.05.2026 30

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Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology

Ange-David Baïmey and Mónica Vargas Collazos More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, it appears we are veering towards another global...

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Britain is losing the ability to tell anti-Semitism from dissent

Sir Mark Rowley’s recent comments that some pro-Palestinian demonstrations in London send a message “that feels like anti-Semitism” are the...

16.05.2026 20

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Torture allegations burst Israeli moral bubble

With almost no one noticing, Israel passed a law on May 12 establishing a special court to try about 400 Palestinians from Gaza accused of...

16.05.2026 20

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Better late than never: NATO must step up on defense spending

During a press conference last week in Montenegro, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he was “extremely optimistic” about NATO’s future,...

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In the UK, Muslim votes are treated as a problem to be managed

Britain’s politics is in turmoil. The Labour government is consumed by an open leadership crisis, with the Prime Minister facing demands from more...

14.05.2026 20

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War on Iran no longer a short-term operation

The war between the US and Iran has entered an ambiguous phase. While strikes still take place during the ceasefire, both sides are exchanging demands...

14.05.2026 20

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Starmer uncertainty reflects UK’s political instability

The UK will have seen nine prime ministers in the last 20 years if Keir Starmer resigns or is forced out of office before the end of 2026. This is in...

14.05.2026 20

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International climate law needs teeth

The International Court of Justice last year delivered a legal opinion on climate change with a clarity of purpose not seen since the 2015 Paris...

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UK bracing for yet another political storm

Is it the end of the road for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer after the poor performance of his party at last week’s local elections? Less than two...

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Palestine’s Christians being written out of history

The video is horrifying, though it is the kind of horror that is now synonymous with the behavior of Israel, its military, its armed settlers and a...

12.05.2026 20

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The crisis is Sudan is much worse than what is acknowledged

I recently visited Khartoum for the first time since the war started. It quickly became clear to me that the world still doesn’t fully comprehend...

12.05.2026 30

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This is how Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman succeeded

Prince Turki Al-Faisal Since the US-Israeli war on Iran erupted on Feb. 28, discordant voices in our region and in Western media have grown louder,...

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The war on Iran will likely end in American retreat

Jeffrey Sachs and Sybil Fares The war against Iran that the United States and Israel launched on February 28, 2026, will likely end in an American...

09.05.2026 30

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Migration is getting riskier even as progress is made

As governments gather in New York for the second International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) to assess progress on global migration commitments, a...

08.05.2026 30

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EU, Gulf are partners in facing the challenges of a world in turmoil

On Saturday, Europe Day marks the anniversary of the 1950 Schuman Declaration, the foundation of the modern EU, a political project built on...

08.05.2026 30

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The disaster unfolding on Russia’s Black Sea coast is of its own making

Southern Russia is facing one of the largest environmental disasters in its modern history. In April, repeated Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil...

08.05.2026 40

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A concert for Hormuz

At its narrowest, the Strait of Hormuz spans barely 39 km — a slender ribbon of water that has long carried one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil,...

07.05.2026 40

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The BJP’s Bengal victory exposes the erosion of Indian democracy

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay Recent state elections in India have produced one of the most consequential political verdicts in the country’s contemporary...

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Politicized fragmentation is the wrong prescription

According to Reuters, G7 countries, led in part by France, have convened discussions aimed at curbing what they describe as China’s “grip” on...

06.05.2026 20

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GCC’s post-Strait of Hormuz crisis challenges

The 19th consultative meeting of the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries was held in Jeddah on April 28, with the participation of Saudi...

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Local elections tsunami to hit UK’s leading parties

The world is changing and the UK is no exception, with Thursday’s local elections set to be bad news for the traditional political parties, Labour...

06.05.2026 30

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King’s visit takes the edge off strained UK-US relationship

To address the simmering tensions in the US-UK relationship in recent months, Britain deployed its weapon of last resort. King Charles and Queen...

05.05.2026 30

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Why peace talks with Israel pose a threat to Hezbollah

Let us be clear, the greatest fallacy is that Hezbollah objects to talks with Israel. What it really opposes is the Lebanese government conducting the...

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Zelenskyy has no cards to play against Russia or the West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s artistic skills have earned him the reputation of a public relations genius acknowledged by both friends...

04.05.2026 30

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It does not make sense to invest more Arab resources in a US alliance

For decades, Gulf states operated under the assumption that their most important strategic partner was the United States. They built an extensive and...

03.05.2026 50

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The dark side of Gaza’s new fancy cafes and restaurants

Social media is full of posts showing off photos and videos of fancy-looking cafes and restaurants in Gaza. Pro-Israeli accounts often use these...

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