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The cost of confrontation between Russia and Nato
The increased intensity in their standoff underlines ineffectual mechanisms at play internationally
On Ukraine, both Russia and Nato have backed themselves into a corner
Almost a year into Moscow's full-scale invasion, what was a proxy war appears to be evolving into direct conflict
What options does the Iranian regime have to ensure its survival?
To quell the rebellion from within, Tehran will look to sow chaos beyond its borders. This carries risks
How Erdogan's re-election bid is viewed by the rest of the world
Victory or defeat for Turkey's sitting president isn't just an internal matter anymore
For Biden, Trump, Putin and Xi, age may just be a number – but is it for the world?
Whether or not it is a factor, global affairs will be shaped by how 2023 pans out for them
Will 2023 prove to be a seismic year for Russia and Iran?
How the power structures in both countries respond to their respective crises could have widespread consequences
Iran and Turkey need to recalibrate their strategic compasses
A crisis-ridden 2022 for Tehran and domestic challenges for Ankara make 2023 an interesting year for both countries
The significance of Xi Jinping's visit to Saudi Arabia
Summits in Riyadh underscore Beijing's reliance on the Gulf and its role in the wider region's development
The Middle East dimension to Macron's trip to Washington
The French and US leaders had much to discuss, and the region was very much at the centre
Is an embattled Iran preparing for military escalation?
Angered by the West's move away from the nuclear talks, the regime is weighing its options
The Poland missile blast is a warning of the danger of unconstrained wars
A larger conflict was averted, but a strategic resolution to end the Ukraine crisis is of urgent necessity
A big foreign policy test awaits Biden – but also Trump
Even as the US president prepares to meet Xi, will his likely 2024 challenger deal with the world any differently?
Iran isn't pressing the panic button yet, but it's feeling the heat
As Tehran faces headwinds from within and without, the Gulf states are calmly engaging with the rest of the world
Saudi Arabia's FII summit showed the role of a middle power in a bipolar world
Balancing alliances and keeping an eye on the bigger picture is critical for Middle Eastern nations
America remains confident of dealing with a changing Middle East
A look at where the countries of the region fall in Washington's geopolitical priorities
