Trump in the White House: a year in the life of a third-party president
When Donald Trump was elected almost a year ago, many Americans could not imagine that the words "president" and "Trump" could be combined. There...
Turkey’s foreign policy concerns are immune to coronavirus crisis
I wondered, few days ago, what issues might be dominating Turkish politics and society had the coronavirus outbreak not happened?
It would be unrealistic to...
Saudi Arabia's oil policy could become more transparent
The appointment of Khalid al-Falih as Saudi Arabia's new energy minister to replace veteran oil minister Ali al-Naimi is likely to bring a big...
Reflections on Saudi education system
With the reopening of schools, students have embarked on a new journey of their lives. Is this journey going to be any different? Will...
UK risks forfeiting credibility with law breach
Irrespective of what staunch Brexiteers proclaimed, Brexit was never going to be easy. No divorce of a couple that has been married for 47...
Muhammad Yunus takes on outdated (and greedy) capitalism
In a world short of innovative and creative social-political ideas, Prof. Muhammad Yunus is a breath of fresh air. This godfather of microcredit, social...
Oil torn between fundamentals and hedge fund positions
Successful trading rule No.1: do not enter any significant position until you have worked out an eventual exit strategy.
Rule No.1 is especially important if...
Lebanese look to the army to keep country united
Since the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic first reached Lebanon, it has revealed how the country operates and where its real center of power lies....
Why a state of emergency is needed in Lebanon
The long-expected explosion has happened. On Monday night, riots broke out in the northern city of Tripoli — one of Lebanon’s most neglected areas and home...
El Nino 101: What everyone needs to know
If you have never heard the term "El Nino", you might have been living under a rock.
The common informed person is probably somewhat aware...
