Infected: The impact of the coronavirus on the Middle East and north Africa
The coronavirus has hit the Middle East and north Africa at a time when the region is already burdened with multiple problems, including a series…
Commentary
A view from Washington: The America First pandemic
There will be no transatlantic response to the coronavirus. It will drive us apart rather than bring us together – as pandemics always do
Iraq, Iran, and the spectre of US sanctions
European governments must seek to dissuade the US from using Iraq as a new battlefield in its struggle with Iran.
Whatever it takes: Italy and the Covid-19 crisis
Italy’s response to the virus is starting to reshape its politics.
Off track: Why Sudan’s transition is in danger
Six months since the start of the transition to civilian rule, the process in Sudan is increasingly in question as Bashir-era generals work to retain their power
The Nordic shift: China’s uphill battle for public approval in northern Europe
A recent survey shows that even the champions of free trade in Europe’s high north are reassessing their approach to Chinese investment.
Europe and the virus: The battle of narratives
The advent of coronavirus has set off a battle of narratives about the role of the EU. The winner will define Europe’s future.
Escalation nation: Iraq and the US-Iran rivalry
While Washington and Tehran appear eager to avoid a direct conflict with each other, the cycle of military aggression in Iraq could drag the country into deeper instability
Home and away: Mohammad Bin Salman projects his power
The Saudi leadership’s recent robust moves could mark the start of the crown prince’s long-awaited ascent to the throne
A turn to the past: Ukraine’s troubling government reshuffle
Last week’s government reshuffle and the dismissal of a highly regarded prosecutor general raise serious concerns about Ukraine’s pro-Western course.