Europe’s future: Victor Hugo’s dream, or Les Miserables
No facet of our personal and social lives is free from the impact of COVID-19. At the moment, the battle is to stop its...
These are tough times, but we shall prevail
The COVID-19 pandemic is testing the will of nations and the resilience of people around the world. It is a very painful test that...
UAE flag a symbol of unity for all residents
'Raise it up high ... keep it high'. And high is where the UAE flag remains in the hearts of thousands of its residents....
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...
I was held in Iran for 13 months This is why I think Jason...
Everything that's been happening to Jason Rezaian and his family over the past 15 months feels familiar.
Jason Rezaian is a journalist. I'm also a...
Using Harry Potter to argue against boycotting Israel is fatuous
How would Harry Potter respond to the Israel-Palestine conflict? What would Spock say about the rational markets hypothesis? This isn't just a wacky thought...
Russia cannot win in Syria, must push for transition: Blinken
Russia's intervention in Syria is "not going particularly well" and it should instead push for political transition in the country, U.S. Secretary of State...
London’s role in preserving Middle Eastern art
Twice a year, once in October and once in April, those interested in Islamic antiquities converge in London to take part in Islamic Art...
OPEC has stalled the shale revolution
The resilience of U.S. shale producers has surpassed all expectations as they have wrung extra efficiencies out of their operations and pulled rigs back...
Trump needs a foreign policy win
A poll this week revealed that only 36 percent of Americans trust US President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis. This...
