Iraq walking a tightrope between Iran and the US

Iraq seeks to forge an independent foreign policy between the American-Iranian rivalry amidst a backdrop of frantic diplomatic visits to Baghdad in recent weeks.

Croat and Serb nationalism threatens Bosnia, but no one is paying attention

Could unlikely alliances between Serb and Croatian hardliners threaten the country’s unity?

Why is Saudi Arabia deporting Rohingya refugees?

Saudi Arabia has long projected an image of itself as a defender of Muslims, that claim is increasingly being challenged as it now sends Rohingya refugees back to Bangladesh – a country they had fled.

The great game in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa appears to be geared towards a new order set off by global competition over strategic interests.

Will tensions between Bahrain and Iraq trigger a wider political crisis?

Opposition to Bahrain's monarchy has set up shop in Iraq and criticism within Iraq of Bahrain's crackdown on dissidents hasn't gone down well in Manama. The perceived interference in Bahraini affairs could set Iraq on a collision course with the GCC.

Living as a refugee in Germany under the shadow of violence

A German man was involved in a deliberate attack seeking to mow down immigrants in an attempt to kill them. Such acts of violence against immigrants are part of an increasingly hostile political atmosphere in Germany against refugees.

Donald Trump's wall is an ode to himself

The brunt of the US government shutdown falls squarely on the shoulders of blue-collar Americans, a voting bloc Trump can't afford to lose.

Israel and Hamas agree on one thing: Mahmoud Abbas

An Israeli minister's comments seeking to exile Abbas and blaming him for unrest in Gaza is an indication that not only is Hamas fed up with Mahmoud Abbas - but Israeli leadership is fast losing any trust it had in him.

Eight years on, Arab Spring hopes fade

As the Arab Spring enters its eighth year, violent conflicts and horrific human atrocities have made the Arab people more sceptical about both democratic transition and political movements in general.

Sisi’s continuous coup in Egypt

Egypt's Abdul Fatah el Sisi is preparing the ground to demolish constitutional term limits, and he will probably get away with it.

Trouble in central Africa's 'little emirate'

The attempted coup in Gabon is a reminder to the Bongo family—who have ruled for decades—that their reign is fragile, and will need serious reforms to survive.

Why did Somalia blacklist its country's top UN diplomat?

Declaring Nicholas Haysom 'persona non grata' might prove costly for the Federal Somali Government.