In the chaos and instability the region is experiencing, now more than ever, religious and racial minorities find themselves between a rock and a hard place.
An in-depth look at the transformations of Saudi foreign policy since the ascension of Salman Bin Abdul-Aziz to the throne.
Western strategy in the Middle East has been torn between support for brutal dictatorships, and an urge to see the region change in the western image.
If you are from the Middle East, Donald Trump is a sad reminder of virtually all the mainstream politicians you have lived under, often supported by the US government.
The lesson Arab autocrats are likely to learn from Syria is simple: under the current international climate the use of severe repression is effective.
As people in Europe get ready for their end of year celebrations, more than 20 million Yemenis are getting ready to face the next disaster coming their way: mass starvation.
The Mosul operation marks the return of US forces to Iraq after their 2011 withdrawal. What would a long term stability in Mosul need?
The recent arrests of HDP co-leaders and MPs is another dangerous episode in Turkey’s road towards absolute dictatorship.
The debate around a no-fly zone in Syria is governed by divisions in the political establishment and opposing views.
Turkey is already shouldering the greatest portion of the burden for Syrian refugees. It should temper its approach regarding Mosul accordingly.
A viable Libyan state that will restore normalcy and security to the daily lives of its citizens must be given the same priority as the international community’s immediate desire to combat Daesh.
The Gazans have been abandoned and left in the hands of Hamas to do with them as they please. This policy is transforming Gaza slowly but steadily into a hotbed of radicals.