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Analysis: Iran has been a leading drone producer for decades despite international sanctions, with Russia needing to replace lost stockpiles during the invasion of Ukraine.
As Syria enters its eleventh year of war there appears little hope for the situation to improve in 2022. °®Âþµº spoke with four Syria experts about the issues Syria might face in the coming year.
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
Analysis: Dictators and despots across the Middle East have benefited from the myth of authoritarian stability, which many Western governments fully embrace.
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In-depth: Palestinians in Gaza are experiencing a crippling economic crisis following Israel's war in May, with Eid al-Adha celebrations marred by empty shops, poor sales, and unaffordable prices.
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Analysis: By brokering the Gaza ceasefire, Egypt has gained diplomatic leverage and restored its role as a regional mediator, with the Biden administration willing to overlook human rights abuses to protect mutual interests.
Analysis: The rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the Middle East is being driven by diplomatic considerations, with China, Russia and the United States all competing for influence.
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Analysis: The Biden administration, Iran, and Hezbollah are engaged in a public power struggle as they offer superficial solutions to Lebanon's energy crisis.
Analysis: Biden's policies towards Riyadh, together with how the UAE responds, will play a major role in determining whether Turkish-Saudi reconciliation succeeds.
In-depth: A $200 million arms deal with Cairo has led many to question the seriousness of Biden's vow to take a tougher stance on human rights violations in Egypt.