The Globalist

The UAE’s recognition of Israel puts Saudi Arabia more than any other Gulf state in the hot seat.

Israel will have to walk a fine line between accommodating the U.S. and maintaining freedom of relations with China.

What Donald Trump and ultra-conservative Pakistani imams have in common.

One fallout from the coronavirus pandemic will be popular calls to put deficient health care on par with committing crimes against humanity during times of war.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rolls the dice with bid for Newcastle United.

From Israel and Pakistan to India, ultra-conservative communities have emerged as virus-spreading clusters. This is not helped by governments reluctant to disrupt ultra-orthodox life by enforcing public health measures.

Syria’s announcement of its first COVID-19 case highlights the public health threat posed by war zones that produce millions of refugees and displaced persons.

Lessons not learned and opportunities missed: A roadmap to political and societal dysfunction.

The moves on the Iraqi gameboard show that when it comes to warfare, military strategy and conflict management, Iran plays chess while the US plays backgammon.

What lessons should protest movements learn from the last decade as we move into the 2020s?