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…

Global food prices have surged significantly, raising concerns about potential inflation, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region where many staples are consumed. Even before the pandemic, Arab countries were grappling with…

The global vaccination effort against COVID-19 marks significant progress with over 2 billion doses administered worldwide, particularly boosted by the White House's pledge to allocate 75 percent of surplus US vaccines to the COVAX program.

The dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic are evolving amidst the acceleration of vaccination efforts. While the proposal to waive vaccine patents by the Biden administration offers a ray of hope, formidable challenges persist, as evidenced by the situations in India and Brazil.

The top global threats have shifted to focus on climate change and geopolitical competition, eclipsing concerns about terrorism, as per US intelligence officials. The Middle East confronts a myriad of challenges, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating power struggles.

Libya's new interim Government of National Unity (GNU) has made swift progress in uniting critical state institutions within a short timeframe, instilling some confidence in its plans leading up to the December 24 elections. However, challenges persist…

The Libyan parliament, whose legitimacy is in question, has backed the new transitional executive appointed by the UN-selected Libyan Political Dialogue Forum (LPDF), despite anticipated allegations of corruption.

The Middle East has experienced a shift in power dynamics away from domination by superpowers to regional capitals pursuing dominance and economic interests. Conflict now revolves around realpolitik strategies, with regional actors shaping the landscape.

Recent Mars missions have broadened their focus beyond the planet's geology and potential habitability, now targeting what lies above its surface. The UAE's Hope probe and China's Tianwen-1 mission are prime examples.