The capture of southern Yemen by separatist forces has altered the dynamics of the country’s long-festering civil war. Rising tensions among both rivals and allies now threaten either a renewed outbreak of fighting or a continuation of prolonged stagnation.
The now-iconic Washington Post photograph of Ahmed al-Sharaa calmly contemplating a chessboard during his visit to Washington reflects the strategy that has defined his rise: a blend of calculation, patience and a willingness to play a long game with pieces others assumed were unwinnable.
Resolution 2797 has been a crowning achievement for Morocco's diplomatic efforts to advocate for its control over the Western Sahara and could reshape North Africa's political dynamics.
At a critical moment for Lebanon, the United States placed Tom Barrack in charge of difficult negotiations, yet he has proven to be the wrong man for the job.
Support for Israel has been a bipartisan stance in U.S. politics for decades, but the recent war in Gaza has pushed both parties in differing trajectories.
Turkish President Erdoğan’s latest economic and security outreach to the Gulf could easily benefit both sides, but Turkey's ambition and the Gulf's wariness of Ankara's influence could limit their cooperation.
Over the past decade, far-right political parties have continued to grow in strength globally. These once-isolated movements have experienced a growing push for international unity. Yet if the far right continues to achieve political success, their cohesion as a united front will be tested.
Donald Trump's drive to expand the powers of the presidency rely on his alliance with Congress, putting greater pressure and worry on next years midterm elections.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) is entering its most fragile chapter yet. It has no allies, little leverage, and a reputation weighed down by a decade of political misfires. Yet the opportunity to reset remains if the new Special Representative, Hanna Tetteh, acts decisively.
The eastern Congo continues to grapple with the violence of war, despite multiple mediation and ceasefire efforts. While the international community focuses on mineral wealth, Congolese civilians focus on survival.
