Con Coughlin

A French schoolteacher's murder proves 'lone wolf' attacks are still difficult to control

Qatar is bitterly opposed to the Trump administration’s peace initiative and has formed a rejectionist alliance with Turkey and Iran

There seems to be a growing frustration over the Palestinian leadership's unwillingness to find a lasting solution

The US President's unconventional approach has reaped dividends in the region

The Lebanese militia is investing in its network across the continent in a variety of ways on behalf of Iran

Armed conflict has flared between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and much larger powers may be drawn into the fray

It is short-sighted to cut troops in Iraq, where ISIS is regrouping, and in Afghanistan, where the Taliban are still a threat

The book, which complements a BBC documentary series, features in-depth interviews with those who brought the dictator to trial

A number of serious questions still remain about Iran’s nuclear activities

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon verdict, though disappointing to many, has given more evidence that the Iran-backed militants have to go

The Beirut blasts and next week's verdict on the assassination of Rafik Hariri could have consequences for the regime's proxy Hezbollah

In a more polarised world, Arab nations ought to show solidarity in the face of future challenges

UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace is looking into accusations that British troops killed unarmed civilians

Washington may even exploit a legal loophole to try and extend a UN embargo against Tehran

Having given in to Washington's pressure, London is now likely to miss out on much-needed Chinese investment