George Bush’s Iraq War gaffe is unintentionally revealing
A slip of the tongue from the former US president highlights uncomfortable parallels with Russia’s war in Ukraine.
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What Assad can teach Putin about surviving international isolation
The Syrian regime has been partially rehabilitated, and it doesn't even have Russia's natural resources to bargain with.
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Attacks in Israel show peace with its neighbours is not enough
Regional alliances do nothing to assuage tensions between Israelis and Palestinians.
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How war in Ukraine could spark unrest in the Middle East
The rising price of wheat will have severe repercussions in countries that rely on imports for bread.
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The war in Ukraine could unleash a catastrophe on the Middle East
Food and fuel prices are at their highest since 2011, when increases helped trigger the Arab Spring.
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“Leaving every night”: Kurds still determined to reach UK after Channel tragedy
Poor governance, unemployment and Turkish airstrikes are but some of the factors pushing people to leave for Europe.
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“We’re going to see death on a large scale”: Afghanistan under the Taliban this winter, with John Simpson
Afghanistan faces a humanitarian disaster, and the West must take some of the blame.
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How a Hezbollah-backed game show host cost Lebanon its rich Gulf allies
George Kordahi’s remarks enraged the Saudis, and ordinary Lebanese are paying the price.
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