The US has imposed new sanctions against Iran’s top leaders, but its foreign policy has no clear focus.
- Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
Seven world leaders with axes to grind are preparing to sit round one table. Sparks will fly.
At first, the 2010s seemed full of hope for democracy. The picture today is rather more complicated.
Konflik Suriah adalah perang banyak pihak. Berikut ini kepentingan para pemain kunci.
The Syrian conflict is a war of many sides. Here’s a rundown of the key players.
Reportedly passed over for secretary of state because of his moustache, John Bolton has made it into Donald Trump’s administration at last.
Of all the places for a jihadist militant group to operate, it would be hard to find a more conducive country than Libya.
Westerners consistently misunderstand and overestimate the threat of terrorism, and often gloss over the specific reasons behind attacks.
After seeing the worst of American democracy, the outside world will have to adjust to a hugely unpredictable president.
Ranting narcissists with no patience for detail have terrorised and suppressed their people the world over. Is a new one about to join their ranks?
One of Israel’s greatest political figures, Shimon Peres left an indelible mark on the Middle East.
Scarred by disastrous wars and thousands of deaths caused by terrorism, the world is still reeling from the events of September 2001.
Turkey is sliding into autocracy – and the man at the helm seems keen to speed things up.
Islamic State lost ground, Colombia got a chance at lasting peace, and the Pope sounded a liberated note on homosexuality.
Corruption has dogged both countries for generations – what can their leaders to do bring change?
Since 2011, Libya has been trying to fashion itself into a functioning democratic state – but instead, it’s still mired in violent chaos.
The right are using a new film about the 2012 Benghazi US consulate attack as a political weapon against Hillary Clinton. Are they justified?
This has been a remarkably violent year – and many of the worst threats to human security are no less a problem than they were a year ago.
Islamic State is as resilient and effective as any terrorist group we’ve seen. How has it made itself so strong?
Relations between the two countries, once cordial, have been strained by Russia’s intervention in Syria.
Russia has started bombing some of the groups machinating against Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Who are they, and what do they want?
Islamic State’s Egyptian affiliate has been terrorising the Sinai Peninsula for months – and now it’s upping the ante.
Endless spats over tactics, style and aims drove Islamic State away from al-Qaeda – and the two are deadly enemies to this day.
With Libya carved up by warring factions, the UN has offered up a directionless and toothless peace plan.
Blair’s time as peace envoy left a lot to be desired.
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