The kingdom’s tough choices: between MbS and a hard place

If Saudi Arabia does not choose between sweeping internal reforms or an ambitious external agenda, its ruling dynasty may be in peril. Riyadh's dwindling resources cannot sustain both.

Saad Hariri and the collapse of Lebanon

The Syrian regime-change war and Lebanon's economic collapse happened under Saad Hariri's watch, but the Future Movement leader is seldom mentioned for the pivotal role he played in Lebanon's unravelling

Exclusive: The Axis of Resistance’s road from Tehran to Beirut is open and secure

From Tehran to Beirut, the Axis of Resistance has opened and secured a land route for their transport of military, commercial and consumer supplies. Neither US sanctions nor Israeli air raids can alter this course today.