Region’s handling of pandemic has lessons on how its leaders should manage transition to more diverse economies that are less dependent on energy exports
Leaders and analysts express dismay and disappointment in court’s decisions
Since 2013, China has embarked on an ambitious, expansive infrastructure project known as the Belt and Road initiative
Some analysts argue ‘revolution’ has not yet succeeded in raising up alternative leadership
Region analysts warn the strategy could precipitate government’s collapse, or worse
Lebanese are fed up with their government after deadly blasts, analysts say
Critics say the country must be pulled from Hezbollah’s grip to secure IMF funds
Saudi Arabia to take big economic hit as high infection rates force kingdom to restrict annual pilgrimage to Saudi citizens and residents, deepening its slump
Analysts say lack of political will to reform stalling talks on restarting economy puts fragile country on dangerous path
Unilateral annexation could happen as early as July 1, but European states, United Nations, Arab League and senior members of US Democratic Party say move will harm chances for peace between Israel and Palestinians
Observers say new US measures to deter businesses from working with Assad, and will also put pressure on Hezbollah
In the coming days, King Abdullah II faces perhaps the most serious decisions of his more than two decade-long reign
While demanding better living conditions and tougher measures to fight corruption, demonstrators are urging Hezbollah to disarm
Hassan Diab says the food crisis, plus a financial crunch and a COVID-19 outbreak, could spark a new migration to Europe
Analysts see the coronavirus killing Syrians, but creating political openings for Assad regime
Lebanon’s economic uncertainty continues as the country grapples with the coronavirus.
Negative reactions, floods and COVID-19 thwart Yemen southern separatists self-rule declaration
Economic pressures grow on Lebanese already in financial straits
Declining oil and tourism revenue combined with health concerns from COVID-19 have many Middle East nations rethinking their financial options
Strict measures in the country protect not only citizens but also hundreds of thousands of war refugees
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