The Middle East: Who says the popular quest for change has been quelled?
A series of recent mass protests in several Arab countries have called…
Tapping refugees to combat Germany’s labour shortage
The thousands of refugees pouring into Germany every day could offer Europe's…
Syria can only be saved at the peace table
Syrian refugees are so anxious for the brutal civil war to end,…
The industrialisation of reconciliation: Iran, Saudi Arabia and IS
I came across a curious news item the other day on Reuters…
Another temple in Syria’s Palmyra severely damaged
Activists say the self-styled "Islamic State" has damaged another temple in the…
Turkey launches first coalition airstrikes against IS
Turkish fighter jets have hit "Islamic State" targets in Syria - for…
Putin discusses Syria with Al-Sisi, Arab leaders
Al-Sisi’s visit marks his fourth to Russia, and his third as president
Turkey ready for anti-IS strikes: Pentagon
Turkish officials have said they are now ready to fully participate in…
UN Security Council discusses Islamic State violence against gays
The UN Security Council has discussed violence against gays committed by the…