Martin Armstrong

Analysis: Wrestling control of ancient city from ISIL would allow government to portray itself as ‘defender’ of culture.

Palestinian refugees vow to continue protests against UN healthcare cuts as dire conditions in Ain al-Hilweh get worse.

Many fear there will be cuts to badly needed services, but the UN agency says these concerns are unfounded.

On exploring the refugee experience through theatre.

Lebanon’s protest movement has reconnected people with downtown Beirut’s cosmopolitan past, activists say.

Fears of corruption will not stop the exploration of potentially vast – and vastly lucrative – offshore resources.

Tunisia is concerned about the effects of smuggling on the country’s economy and security.

The seizure of the Tabqa airbase highlights the Islamic State’s consolidation of power in eastern Syria, analysts say.

Fighting has escalated between the group and Syrian regime over the Shaar gas fields in the resource-rich Homs province.