Tag: News Analysis
Why have France’s school protests become a wider political crisis?
The demonstrations have united students and ‘yellow vest’ supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards.
Who is Mehrdad Akhlaghi, Iran’s new tech-focused defence minister?
Akhlaghi's experience centres on ballistic missiles, aerospace technology and defence-industrial production.
Jordan-Israel border becomes new hotspot for sophisticated drug trade
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.
Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that?
European condemnation is mounting, but Israel’s election offers little prospect of a material change for Palestinians.
Why Trump’s latest White House press secretary lasted just five days
Katie Zacharia is the shortest-serving White House press secretary after a rocky tenure, but she's not the first to go.
Hardline Israeli rabbi ruling on stolen Palestinian olives prompts uproar
A controversial ruling by a hardline Israeli rabbi has been condemned by Palestinians.
US and Iran both claim control of Strait of Hormuz amid attacks on vessels
Two vessels have been struck with naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz this week.
Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?
Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
Rubio’s Uzbekistan trip underlines Central Asia’s hunt for diverse partners
Can the United States reassert influence with pragmatic, transactional approach to Central Asia?
Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
Thwaites glacier has been losing ice for decades. Now there are concerns of rapidly accelerating loss.