Raghida Dergham

We should not underestimate the significance of last week's meeting between the American tech billionaire Elon Musk and Amir Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador to the UN.

Does Iran have a compelling reason to agree for Hezbollah to be tamed?

The behind-the-scenes co-operation between US President Joe Biden and president-elect Donald Trump on Lebanon and Israel is remarkable, resulting

Following the fall of the government of Bashar Al Assad , the question on the minds of those living in Syria and outside is, who will fill the political vacuum in Damascus?

After Turkey secured the grand prize of the collapse of Bashar Al Assad's rule at the hands of its allies, who now control Damascus and other Syrian cities, it will be crucial to see how Turkey will play its cards in Syria

For both Israel and Turkey , the present moment may appear to be a golden opportunity to forge a durable bond in the coming years.

As the year comes to an end, the Middle East finds itself filled with a mix of astonishment, hope and cautious reflection on the surprising events that have reshaped its dynamics.

When it comes to forecasting, there always remains the element of the unforeseen and the surprising. Yet it is possible to make predictions for the new year based on the events that unfolded in the previous year.

This will involve an inclusive approach that aims to mend the Arab fabric in the Levant, which has suffered deeply under Iranian dominance.

Two pressing matters have emerged on the eve of US president-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.