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The trial and conviction of senior Assad-era officials, including Bashar himself, is a watershed moment in the Syrian transition. But for accountability not to go too far, discernment between those who designed or directed the state crimes and those who were surviving in an authoritarian system is necessary.
Mohammed Nazal
Why did tens of thousands of people risk their lives to leave Morocco for Europe? New court rulings and the spread of misinformation only go so far in explaining the phenomenon.
Meissa Haouari
The tepid response of Ali al-Zaidi's new Iraqi government to outlaw militias' involvement in the fighting could drag the country into a disastrous regional war.
Muhi al-Ansari
Amid the turmoil of the past few years—and broader geopolitical shifts—three major Muslim powers have agreed to a new framework for their mutual security, while providing a path for others to follow.
Ali Bakir
Despite the limits and external motivations of the PA reform agenda, long-delayed elections could offer Palestinians a rare opening for political renewal and leadership change.
Omar H. Rahman
The wars since October 7 have reshaped battlefronts and shifted power across the Middle East. Iran and Israel have confronted each other directly, bearing military, political, and economic costs, while Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have avoided this cycle of attrition and made relative gains.