Regional coverage across Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, and Sudan.
All in North Africa
Through corruption and opportunism, 111st Brigade commander Abdulsalam al-Zoubi has recently become a dominant figure in western Libya, but in the country's cyclical politics of violence, it's unclear how long he could remain.
Political risk updates, business intelligence and strategic insights across the Gulf, Levant and Iran.
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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.
In-depth coverage of domestic politics, nuclear negotiations, sanctions dynamics and regional posture.
All in Iran
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.
Analysis of U.S. political dynamics, foreign-policy priorities and regulatory shifts.
All in United States
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.
Analysis of global power shifts, major diplomatic developments and external actors shaping outcomes in MENA and other frontier markets.
All in International Affairs
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.
No-nonsense analysis on conflict zones, armed groups, foreign military activity, and security sector shifts across volatile theatres.
All in Defense & Security
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.
Analysis of fiscal policy, sanctions, investment flows and trade dynamics shaping regional markets.
All in Economy & Trade
Pakistan offers a node between Gulf capital, American technology, and the resource-hungry Indo-Pacific for the world’s few most critical minerals
