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Analysis: Non-Arab powers have emerged as new regional centres of influence in the Middle East's changing geopolitical map.
A retrospective of our coverage of 2020's leading stories curated from the best stories published across our desks
A year on from the protest movement that felled the government, young Iraqis are just as angry about the same issues and are rekindling demonstrations with renewed fervour.
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In-depth: Iran's upcoming presidential election could be a turning point for Iranian domestic policy, but it is unlikely to trigger a significant change in direction on Iranian foreign policy.
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In-depth: Amid the withdrawal of foreign forces, a surge in violence across Afghanistan's provinces has left many fearful that the country could further fragment.
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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.
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Analysis: A recent drone deal with Warsaw bolsters a key EU relationship for Turkey while demonstrating that Ankara can be part of NATO's deterrence policy towards Russia.
America's strategy in the Middle East has failed. But can a Biden presidency repair it?
In-depth: Saudi Arabia's decision to ban Lebanese produce comes as the country is experiencing the worst economic crisis in its modern history.
In-depth: With economic woes exacerbated by Covid-19 and the KRG's heavy-handed response to public anger, protests are expected to re-emerge in the future.