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Giorgio Cafiero

al Sharaa UAE
Middle East

UAE may need al-Sharaa as much as he needs it. Here's why.

New Syrian president got a warm welcome this week, as he holds out for sanctions relief. So what does Abu-Dhabi stand to gain?

This new Hamas chief signals more war, not less for Gaza
Middle East

This new Hamas chief signals more war, not less for Gaza

Perhaps this is what Israel wants, as Yahya Sinwar is much more hardline and less likely to support a ceasefire deal than his predecessor.

Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​
Middle East

Will Turkey eventually support Hezbollah?​

Right now President Erdogan says he's in 'solidarity with Lebanon' if a major war breaks out between the militant group and Israel

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?
Middle East

Is it time for the US to recognize the Taliban?

Sanctions are making the people poorer, and frankly, Washington's competitors are already jumping into the breach

Are the Houthis winning in the Red Sea?
Middle East

Are the Houthis winning in the Red Sea?

The Yemeni rebel group continues attacks on targets despite a considerable and costly American-led coalition fighting it