GOVERNMENT & DIPLOMACY

As Libya's problems worse, Dabaiba continues to focus on his governments image instead of ensuring that his government functions.

The United States and the United Nations now find themselves pursuing their own initiatives in Libya. Will there processes coexist or compete?

The recognition of a Palestinian state by a slew of Western countries does little to change things on the ground, but opens up the real possibility of Israeli backlash. Here European states will need to take a stand, and buy time as possible change in the U.S. brews.

With the fall of the government, Nepal finds itself at an important crossroads, with a young generation hungry for change.

American power and security guarantees helped build the modern Gulf, but shifting trends both globally and regionally are forcing gulf leaders into difficult decisions

In rare talks between the Haftars, the Dabaibas, and U.S. envoy Massad Boulous in Rome, discussions touched on Tripoli’s fragile stability and Libya’s oil sector, hinting at a potential shift that could redefine power dynamics in Libya.

Bangladesh’s democratic transition remains fragile. The interim government struggles to deliver reforms and prepare the country’s first credible election in 16 years, with risks ranging from orderly democratic renewal to violent breakdown.

In July, the GCC Supreme Council announced the approval of a unified tourist visa allowing foreigners to access all six countries within the bloc using a single permit. With plans to pilot this by the end of 2025, the relaxation of rules encourages multi-destination trips across the Gulf region.