The fast-moving pandemic has affected practically everyone in the world and, if left unaddressed, will intensify and leave the planet even less sustainable,...
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed fault lines, fissures and fragilities in societies and economies around the world – and the Arab region is no exception.
Given the renowned status of Lebanese hospitality, I am particularly disappointed that I have been unable to visit the country in person since I was appointed...
In capital cities across the Middle East and Europe, politicians are taking aim at Turkey’s involvement in Libya – and yet all have so far avoided speaking...
Tuesday’s explosion made one thing amply clear: Lebanon does not need enemies. Our officials, through their incompetence, are perfectly capable of inflicting...
In order to stabilize the situation, what is required is the prompt legislation of a capital control law, which would protect deposits, the foreign assets of...
Until a few months ago, foreigners visiting Lebanon were impressed by the Lebanese use of the dollar for the current transactions, the Lebanese skill to...
Secularism is dying in Turkey and India. Despite their geopolitical differences, the two countries now are on very similar paths in terms of domestic...
Despite appearances on the surface that humanity is enjoying a peak moment of technological, knowledge and scientific advancement, we continue to witness...
The recent revelation of an agreement between China and Iran to strengthen their economic and security ties has surprised many. Some find it strange that...
Shamima Begum, London born, but currently a resident of Al-Roj refugee camp in north east Syria, is said to be delighted but also “very nervous” about her...
From the exercise of global power to racism, gender discrimination and income disparities, inequality threatens our well-being and our future.
The focus on Syria long has been, understandably, on the civil war. But there is another, potentially equally serious, conflict going on almost unnoticed in...
As a candidate for EU membership, Turkey shares many of the bloc's strategic interests and goals. Our borders are Europe’s and NATO’s external borders and we,...
The year 2020 marks the 75th commemoration of the United Nations. In 1945, after World War II was over, countries around the globe chose to change the course...
In 1954, when Canada led the West’s efforts to implement a truce after the Indochina War, the goals of an aspiring “middle-power” state were lofty.
Since Covid-19 spiraled into a global pandemic, blows against the twin pillars of Gulf wealth creation – oil and international travel – have landed hard. Now,...
Lebanon’s economic crisis is deepening, its currency is plummeting in value and hyperinflation is setting in.
Five years have passed since the United States and the UAE jointly opened the Sawab Center to challenge Daesh (ISIS) propaganda.
As political tensions come to a boil in Ethiopia, the international community must deploy its best diplomatic efforts to foster political reconciliation in...
Lebanon is going through the most devastating economic and financial crisis of its 100-year history.
From COVID-19 to climate disruption, from racial injustice to rising inequalities, we are a world in turmoil.
It was extraordinary and quite surprising when my 9-year-old son, Adam, asked me about the meaning of the word “State” or “Al-dawle.”
In March, the crisis in the country officially entered its 10th year, effectively marking one of the most protracted and complex crises our world is facing...
The conflict in Syria is entering its 10th year. Ten years of war, suffering and grief. And it’s still not over. Syrians continue to live in fear and despair,...
More people are using drugs, and more illicit drugs are available than ever.
A fresh round of US sanctions, the long-awaited Caesar Act, has come into effect against figures within the Syrian regime and those who aid them. The act is...
Two years ago, the Democrats opposed Trump’s withdrawal from the deal.