Jennifer Holleis

Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.

Sharia-based inheritance laws continue to disadvantage millions of women across the Middle East. What could prompt real change for the next generation of girls?

As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?

Yayin da rundunar sa kai ta RSF ke kewaye da birnin el-Obeid mai mahimmanci a Sudan, fargabar kisan gillar da aka yi wa mutane a el-Fasher na yankin Darfur karuwa. Shin takunkumi zai iya hana zubar da jini?

More than three school years since the start of Israel's war in Gaza, more Palestinian students are restarting studies at universities abroad. Education has yet to return to normal, as schools expand online teaching.

Drone production, technology transfer and training have enabled Iran's regional allies to operate with far greater independence. Has this network become too resilient to be dismantled through military strikes?

Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent visit to Berlin. But Algiers is still grappling with tensions at home, over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel.

As Iranian attacks intensify, Jordan is emerging as the latest frontline state in the widening Middle East conflict. Why is the Hashemite Kingdom a target for Tehran?

Riyadh and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are on the brink of renewed conflict. Could war-ravaged Yemen be drawn into a wider Middle East war?

The Iran-backed Houthis are using regional warfare to increase pressure on Saudi Arabia, while their attacks risk reopening Yemen's own conflict and disrupting shipping in the Red Sea.