Sultan Barakat

Qatar’s reliance on international law and diplomacy paved the way for the amicable resolution of the Gulf crisis.

There is a need for a plan to address systemic problems that undermine reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan.

The COVID-19 crisis and the Ghani-Abdullah dispute could bring down the fragile peace in the country.

With the US and the Taliban on the verge of a deal, the start of intra-Afghan talks is more likely now than ever before.

Normalisation with Israel is nothing but a distraction from what is really needed to keep Sudan’s transition on track.

The downing of the Ukrainian airliner may pave the way for de-escalation between the US and Iran.

But it is still not too late for diplomacy to avert a major conflict in Iraq, the Gulf and beyond.

The anti-Muslim sentiments that helped him get elected are likely to shape Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s tenure as president.

Normalisation at the expense of the Palestinians would only embolden Israel’s government and anger the Arab street.

There are three possible scenarios for the political future of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.