In the aftermath of al-Assad's brutality, it was easy to condemn and shun Syria. Today, the situation is much more complex, with many actors pursuing multiple agendas.

There is an active campaign to prosecute journalists who dare to expose corruption. Many worry this will have a chilling effect on freedom of speech in Iraq.

TikTok's only crime seems to be its ability to amplify pro-Palestinian voices that have been censored and silenced for far too long in America

With over 300 incidents occurring per month on average, the butterfly effect they create extends far beyond the country's borders

Israelis sense weakness, leveraging Iran's lack of appetite for large-scale warfare to dismantle Hezbollah's infrastructure

Hezbollah's calculated military engagement could spiral out of control any minute amid Israeli escalations. As always, the Lebanese people have little say on where their leaders take them.

Domestic issues traditionally dominate the US election, but this year, the wars in Ukraine and Gaza will feature prominently in presidential debates

Israel must come to the stark realisation that Palestinians cannot be beaten into submission

To effectively tackle settler violence, sanctions should target the structures and politicians that incite or tolerate it.

The decision to begin aid airdrops into Gaza is the latest in a series of failures by the international community to 'help' the Palestinian people.

Economic and demographic change, particularly in their most important markets, necessitates new strategies. Gulf policies need to keep up with a changing world.

In the 13 years since the Syrian uprising, not a single political prisoner has been released—even children. Tens of thousands have simply disappeared.