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Saudi Arabia’s Regional Recalculations
After decades of shifting alliances that failed to deliver stability, Saudi Arabia now has a “zero-conflict” policy toward its neighbors. It is this, rather than a turn to Islamism, that is paradoxically creating tension with the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
The Currency of Fear
Threats of war and the collapsing rial have devastated hopes for normalcy among ordinary Iranians and triggered a flight to gold in all forms, as people seek refuge for their savings and a sense of security amid economic turbulence.
Sports and Legitimacy in Eastern Libya
As Benghazi hosts European soccer giants and boxing celebrities, Khalifa Haftar’s regime in eastern Libya is betting on sports and reconstruction to win over Libyans and the West.
How MAGA-Inspired Politics Are Reshaping Japan and South Korea
In Japan and South Korea, a culture war playbook inspired by MAGA is fueling a new political wave on the right. Its supporters rail against supposedly rigged elections and the communist “menace” from China and North Korea, demand zero immigration and oppose civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community.
The End of Rent Controls Promises Disruption in Cairo
For nearly a century, Egypt maintained one of the most protective rent regimes in the world, shielding families from housing precarity and price shocks. Now, a law abolishing old contracts and liberalizing the market threatens millions of tenants with eviction, displacement and unaffordable new rents.
What’s Behind Iran’s Protests
Journalist Nilo Tabrizy joins Faisal Al Yafai on the podcast to discuss protests in Iran, threats by the U.S. and her new book, “For the Sun After Long Nights.”
Turkey’s Lingering Influence in Syria’s New Army
Months after Turkey’s longtime proxy in northern Syria was declared dissolved and folded into the new Syrian army, its former strongholds remain intact, Kurdish mistrust runs deep and Ankara’s influence is still visible.