Libya's attempt at holding presidential elections amid political turmoil and institutional deficiencies resulted in a failed endeavor. Despite a decade of instability since Muammar Qaddafi's removal, efforts for democratization failed due to disputes over candidates…

Governments across the Arab world are facing a multitude of challenges, from the pandemic to regional tensions and socioeconomic disparities. While addressing COVID-19 remains a top priority, the region's most pressing issue is the plight…

The resurgence of Daesh (ISIS) as a formidable global security threat is demonstrated by a sophisticated attack on the Ghweyran prison in northeast Syria. Despite assertions of Daesh's decline, gaps in global response and power vacuums on the ground allow the group to thrive.

Libya's pursuit of a stable post-conflict state through elections faces many challenges, particularly as there is influence of various actors seeking to maintain power and control over resources.

The Arab world faces unprecedented challenges, yet governance transformation remains stagnant. Despite a surge in optimism and a shift towards dialogue, internal dynamics hinder progress.

Governments globally are struggling to adapt to the evolving COVID-19 landscape, especially with the emergence of new variants and persistent challenges. Vaccine inequality and hesitancy exacerbate the situation, threatening the success of ‘zero COVID’ policies.

The international community’s premature promotion of Libya’s December elections failed to adequately consider the country’s complex dynamics, plagued by institutional weaknesses and political divisions.

Global crises and great power rivalry reflect a broader interregnum in geopolitics, with Libya serving as a microcosm of this chaos. The failure of the democratic transition in Libya has allowed malign interests to exploit the country's vulnerabilities…

The Arab world is undergoing significant shifts, with opportunities for long-term peace emerging amidst challenges posed by sub-state groups, governance failures, and violent extremism.

The world's emergence from the COVID-19 pandemic is marked by challenges such as energy shortages, supply chain disruptions, and chip shortages, threatening global stability. The Middle East and North Africa region, with its unique attributes, is central…

Efforts to reshape the Arab world amid shifting geopolitical realities are threatened by the rise of transnational organized crime, affecting over 75% of the world's population. In the Arab region, crimes like human trafficking…

The Beirut port explosion investigation confronts relentless obstruction from Lebanon's entrenched political elite, evidenced by two suspensions and threats against Judge Bitar. Despite these challenges…

Libyans eagerly anticipate December elections, yet entrenched domestic actors and international meddling threaten progress. While elections offer hope for change, vested interests aim to obstruct, fearing a unified government's accountability.

The upcoming UN General Assembly session highlights the organization's crucial role amid global crises, despite its perceived marginality in recent years. While discussions are expected to revolve around climate action, COVID-19, human rights, and humanitarian issues…

The upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Libya this December represent a pivotal moment for the country's stability amid years of conflict. However, rather than ensuring a return to normalcy…

In the weeks ahead, Libya faces a critical period as the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) struggles to establish a constitutional framework for December elections amid a decade of strife. Despite diplomatic efforts…

In the midst of the protests that led to Omar Bashir's fall, Sudan emerged as a beacon of hope in a region grappling with democratization challenges. Led by Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, the civilian-military transitional government has…

The Middle East has witnessed a significant surge in investment in information and communication technologies (ICT) over the past decade, marking a crucial transition toward modern, competitive economies.

The Second Berlin Conference on Libya, held on June 23, 2021, aimed to build upon the foundation laid by the initial summit in 2019. However, the recent conference fell short of expectations due to a lack of robust political will and an effective roadmap for Libya's future.

The appointment of Libya's interim Government of National Unity (GNU) raised hopes for progress, but the failure of the Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF) to agree on election terms threatens this optimism. Divisions within the LPDF…