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  • Naim Qassem wearing a white turban speaks into a microphone at a podium surrounded by men. His finger is pointing to the ground.
    Hezbollah's new leader Naim Qassem

    Stepping out of Nasrallah's shadow

    Naim Qassem is a veteran of Hezbollah in Lebanon. A member since its foundation, he could never escape the shadow of Nasrallah. Now, he's the boss, and a man the Israeli government says is living with a death sentence.

  • A boy inspects the damage to a building after an Israeli attack in the Lebanese village of Akbieh.
    Hezbollah in Lebanon

    Infiltrated but strategically undefeated

    Hezbollah may have been infiltrated by Israel, but it is far from defeated. Its most powerful missiles are yet to be deployed. To prevent the situation from spiralling completely out of control, look to Gaza.

  • Elias Khoury close up, talking with one hand raised and pointing to the listener.
    In memory of Elias Khoury

    "Forgetting is a blessing"

    A look back at the life, work and enduring political relevance of Lebanese writer, intellectual, and giant of modern Arabic literature Elias Khoury, who passed away on 15 September.

  • Close-up of a person holding a candle. Behind him is a sign with "War" crossed out
    Relations with the Middle East

    Europe can still make a difference

    The European Union is faced with the challenge of finding a common line towards the Middle East that both takes into account the different national positions and promotes a coherent foreign policy. How can this be realized?

  • Displaced Syrian man Walid Muhammad Abdel-Baqi shows pictures of his dead son Walid on his phone
    Syrians in Lebanon

    Not safe to stay, not safe to go home

    Desperate Syrians are weighing up whether to stay in an increasingly hostile Lebanon or risk a precarious existence in areas held by the Syrian opposition. The return journey is deadly and conditions in Syria are tough

  • Lebanon celebrates art amid crisis

    Lebanon has suffered economic turmoil for years and its arts and culture sector hasn't been spared. The "We Design Beirut" expo aims to revive the scene and throw a lifeline to artisans

  • An Iranian pro-government supporter woman holds an anti-Israel poster on Palestine Street in downtown Tehran on 14 April 2024
    Israel, the USA and the Islamic Republic

    Understanding Iran's "offensive-defensive" strategy

    April 2024 not only saw Iran's unprecedented direct assault on Israel but also a violent crackdown on women in Iran refusing to wear the hijab. So what is behind Tehran's conflicting sense of hubris and insecurity?

  • Muslims break their daily fast during Ramadan at a mosque complex in Baghdad
    Islam's holy month

    Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan

    Ramadan's observance is widespread in the Middle East, often involving non-Muslims in the region's celebrations. In Christian-majority countries, participation has been less common, but this trend is starting to shift

  • During the day, Syria Street is one of Tripoli's main thoroughfares
    Lebanon's Tripoli

    Old wounds and new problems on "Syria Street"

    Syria Street in Tripoli, Lebanon's second-largest city, was a microcosm of the Syrian Civil War for many years. Nowadays, a fragile calm hides the complexities of Lebanon's past and the resilience of its people

  • A Palestinian flag is caught in barbed wire near the Israeli West Bank barrier; houses can be seen in the background
    Prospects for peace in the Middle East

    The search for the Middle East formula

    Without rights for the Palestinians, there can be neither security for Israelis nor stability in the Middle East. There are four possible future scenarios

  • View from the Biennale Terrace over the tributary of the Wadi Hanifa
    Contemporary Art Biennale in Riyadh

    What comes after the rain

    For the second time, a biennale for contemporary art is taking place in Riyadh. It stands for Saudi Arabia's new policy of opening up and focuses on the theme of nature and environment. A report from Riyadh

  • Damaged UNRWA building in the Gaza Strip
    UNRWA and humanitarian aid

    EU releases frozen funds for Palestinians

    The EU Commission intends to transfer 82 million euros to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA. Payments had been suspended following Israel's accusation that UNRWA was involved in Hamas terrorism

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