A hmed al-Sharaa, Syria’s president, spoke to The Economist on January 31st in Damascus. The conversation has been translated ...

Even seemingly innocuous situations can quickly get out of control. Last week, a photo circulated online of Syrian actor Ghatfan ... is no public clear road map for an inclusive transition ...

Millions of people from the poor world are trying to cross seas, forests, valleys and rivers, in search of safety, work and ...

Military reserve forces in the Middle East make up an important component of any army within the region. These units provide additional manpower and capabilities to regular military forces, should the ...

Countries that malign migrants are in quite serious need of new people. Nations in the wealthy world face a top-heavy future- ...

Kyiv blames Putin for school missile strike as Russian governor blown up by mine - Russian bomb hits Kursk school with dozens of civilians inside, says Zelensky ...

The genocide in Gaza lays bare the harsh realities of modern geopolitics, highlighting the mechanisms of power in a world ...

Trump's plan could put tens of thousands of American soldiers on the ground in Gaza defending Israel's security—with no end ...

While the statement has shocked many, it aligns with Israel’s long-standing expansionist policies, backed by Western allies ...

A new premier in France and soon in Canada, a new coalition in Austria, new presidents in Georgia and Moldova despite ...

Phase two of the Gaza ceasefire deal, Iran and its allies, and Arab neighbours in the Middle East are all on the agenda.