Why Is The Golan Heights So Important?
A recent skirmish between Iran and Israel put the spotlight back on one of the most sensitive territories in the world.
The Rest of the World Has Failed Palestine
International NGOs are promoting a 'resilience agenda' that masks their own failings in Palestine.
Here’s How the Cancellation of the Iran Deal will Affect Their Economy
It largely depends on whether Europe will decide to ignore (and pay the price for) US sanctions.
Dictators: On the Rise Globally?
At first, the 2010s seemed full of hope for democracy. The picture today is rather more complicated.
Will Pompeo’s Conformation Make War in the Middle East More Likely?
The new secretary of state once called the Iran nuclear deal 'unconscionable.' If he supports Trump's instinct to scrap the agreement on May 12, it could unleash violence across the volatile Mideast.
Is Trump the Right Mediator for a Deal With North Korea?
Donald Trump has always traded on his image as a master dealmaker – but many deals have been done with North Korea before
Why Refugees Don’t Just Stay in Greece or Turkey
Europe’s current political focus is on preventing migrants in Turkey and Greece from migrating onwards
How the Religious Right Shapes American Politics
As mainstream media outlets covered how Trump was embracing evangelical politics, here is historical context to these developments
Sovereign Wealth Funds: Investment Vehicles or Political Operators?
How do Putin, Trump, Blackwater and the UAE Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed come together?
China Building in Africa: Strain is Coming
The superpower's aggressive and audacious plans for construction, or colonisation, in Africa poses a unique threat
Russia Now Spends How Much On Its Military?
Now back amongst the top of the spending rankings, Russia is showing no signs of slowing its military growth
How Anti-Globalisation Became a Right Wing Issue
A concern that used be borne by the left is now the rallying cry of the right wing. Where will it go next?
