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Analysis: Kuwait's ruler has suspended parliament for four years to end a longstanding political deadlock. But at what cost to the country's democratic system?
Often what geopolitics cannot do in terms of generating harmony and inclusiveness can be done by art, as exemplified by the eclectic musical talents of Ali Sethi who successfully built a bridge of melody between Indians & Pakistanis across the world.
Negotiating social media algorithms has become a vital currency for the 21st century. But who was the man who created such ingenuity? To answer this, we have to cast our minds back to 9th-century Baghdad and learn about the genius of Al-Khwarizmi.
Analysis: Faced with the emergence of a new generation confronting the occupation, Israel is besieging Nablus to stifle resistance, fragment the West Bank, and collectively punish Palestinians.
Analysis: Alliances with the West, Ukraine, and Russia, mean Israel is walking a delicate diplomatic tightrope to avoid taking sides in the crisis.
Analysis: Distinct from other US allies, who follow the American line closely, Qatar’s balanced foreign policy has paid off, as Biden realises the value in having an ally able to facilitate difficult conversations between the US and its adversaries.
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Putting pen to paper and brush to canvas, Etel Adnan's influence in the Arab world cannot be understated. Tackling themes of displacement and exile, her career epitomises Arab creative brilliance within a Western-centric art establishment.
Analysis: The Taliban's rise to power has amplified fears that Afghanistan's huge narcotics trade will only increase under the new fundamentalist regime.
Analysis: Regional actors with divergent ambitions are paying close attention to Tunisia's political turmoil.
Covid-19, Lebanon's dollar crisis and the Rami Makhlouf saga have triggered the collapse of Syria's currency.