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50 Years of Yousra
The actor has spent five decades crossing genres and generations, making her one of Egyptian cinema’s rare constants.
Sentencing for Syria’s Coastal Massacres
A Syrian court has delivered its first verdicts over the March 2025 violence: a death sentence, a life term, an acquittal and 20 years for a soldier whose case file included a video of a kneeling man being shot.
Houthi Advance Threatens Saudi Deterrence
The group’s advances on Yemen's western coast and a drone attack on the East-West Pipeline have put Saudi Arabia under pressure at both Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab. With Iran's reach curtailed elsewhere, Yemen has become one of Tehran's most consequential levers against Riyadh.
Is the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore Controversy a Breakthrough or a Distraction? I’m Still Not Sure
While the Macklemore controversy may have some impact, it should not distract from the realities of life for Palestinians, which remain the same.
The Attacks on an Open Letter to Iran’s Political Prisoners Are Misguided
An open letter in solidarity with Iran’s political prisoners drew vitriolic condemnation from parts of the anti-imperialist left. Yet much of the criticism the signatories faced was either mistaken or myopic.
Syria’s Fuel Price Protests Test the Limits of Post-Assad Dissent
Syria raised diesel prices 40% overnight, sparking protests in Idlib. Yet locals say they support the state nevertheless. While Syrians are struggling financially, the protests show that they are also exploring a new relationship with dissent.
Somaliland’s Uphill Struggle for Recognition in Washington
Last December, Israel became the first country to recognize Somaliland, sparking hope that others, especially the U.S., might follow suit. This week, President Abdullahi is going to make his pitch to the Trump administration, but even with support from some powerful Republican lawmakers, he faces an uphill battle.