The Globalist

While tens of thousands of Yemeni men, women and children are dying from starvation and disease, the world is shamelessly watching with deafening silence.

The truly historic nature of the UAE-Israel deal is in the fine print.

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

A collection of maps, charts and graphs exploring Lebanon.

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

Protesters in Lebanon have plenty of reason to bemoan the autocratic response of the government — and its inability to deal with the economic crisis.

A collection of features from our archives exploring Iran’s politics, history, economy and culture.

A collection of charts, graphs and maps exploring Saudi Arabia.

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.