Donald Trump's sudden announcement that Israel has accepted the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza sparked a wave of cautious optimism. In his...
Over the centuries, “the West” has come to represent much more than a geographic region. It now embodies the enduring legacy of ancient Greece and...
Deeply ingrained in the Iranian psyche is an unshakeable belief that the hidden hand of Britain is invariably behind the history-changing events that have determined...
In the late 1970s, the Soviet Union launched a decade-long war in Afghanistan that would cost it 15,000 lives and contribute to its eventual implosion. Nearly...
Like many other multilateral forums, this month’s Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) may well produce impressive declarations and laudable promises. But will lofty...
Thailand is again undergoing a reshuffle of the stock staples of Bangkok politics, featuring family dynasties, the monarchy, the military, street protests, and thousand-year-old temples...
On both sides of the Atlantic, US President Donald Trump's decision on the future trade regime with the EU is eagerly awaited. This largest global...