The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated significantly in more countries and in more ways in the last two years, observes Julien Barnes-Dacey
France and Europe have witnessed how Russia has thrown its weight around militarily in Syria, Libya […] they are concerned about greater Russian control, and greater exertion of Russian influence
Julien Barnes-Dacey analyzes what the new Syrian-Jordanian deal on energy for Lebanon means for Syria
Frankly, it’s just about a somewhat functioning government and a few reforms. Not the kind of comprehensive reforms we were talking about six months ago
Almost everywhere in Europe, the Libyan government will now be given some time, says Julien Barnes-Dacey
Whether the wall works or not is irrelevant. Erdogan has to look tough on migration. Refugees have become a convenient scapegoat for the economic downturn
Asli Aydintasbas shares her opinion on the Turkish wall built to keep out Afghan refugees
Riyadh appears unlikely to formally normalise ties with Israel under King Salman. But it is clear that the two countries do already enjoy a significant level of political and security dialogue
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