Lebanon’s economic meltdown eclipses COVID-19 danger
Lebanon has largely dodged COVID-19. But its finances are in tatters -- and so, too, its facade of prosperity. Disaster…
Media literacy: The Iran nuclear story as a case study
Iran's nuclear programme has held much of the world in suspense for years. But what if the real story, largely…
Media literacy: Watch out. Shorthand labels can be a trap
Are the Houthis in Yemen "Iran-backed" or "Iran-aligned"? Are Hezbollah members "terrorists" or "liberators"? Labels can make a big difference.
Angels, demons, double standards in Trump’s Mideast
Donald Trump has withdrawn the U.S. from the Iran nuclear accord. But his criticism rings hollow in a region dripping…
Iran outpacing Saudi Arabia in regional struggle
Rivalry between Iran and Saudi Arabia, aspirants for leadership of the Islamic world, is at the crux of conflict across…
A new campaign of global jihad?
Carnage in Paris, the Sinai and Beirut appears to carry a clear message: Those who combat Islamic State can expect…