When the horror stops, the key to peace in Gaza and Ukraine will be how power is shared | Simon JenkinsLocal autonomy demands are driving Syria back towards civil war, reflecting a wider pattern in conflict-ridden regions.
Humiliated Abroad, Iran Is Also Enfeebled at HomeIran's regional influence has dramatically weakened in 2024, revealing economic distress and political instability.The Iranian economy is at its lowest since the 1979 Revolution, with widespread malnourishment and poverty.