Analysis

Lifting sanctions lays the groundwork for a new era in Syria, but it is a slow, multiphase process shaped by legal, political, and institutional constraints

Hints at normalisation are a way to keep the US engaged and restrain Israel's destabilisation campaign in Syria, but full-fledged diplomatic ties are unlikely

Without a clear mandate, inclusivity, or enforcement mechanisms, transitional justice in Syria could become a political gesture instead of a transformative tool

Israel's plan to conquer Gaza presents both an existential threat and a diplomatic quagmire for Egypt, which has little leverage to influence events

Lebanon's municipal election results are the first indication that Hezbollah continues to wield influence over its supporters despite the recent war with Israel

Fragile as they are, US-Iran talks appear to have momentum, offering cautious optimism that both sides might bridge their differences

With Israel seeking its destruction, Hamas is trying to ensure its political survival through diplomatic manoeuvring and maintaining its military capabilities

After 18 months of complicity in Israel's war on Gaza, the EU has voted to review its free trade agreement with Tel Aviv. Critics say it's too little, too late

The PKK's shift in strategy is a historic opportunity to address one of the region's longest-running conflicts, but the path ahead is uncertain

In the shattered desert landscapes and overcrowded detention camps of Syria, the Islamic State, though weakened, still lurks in the shadows