What is Hayat Tahrir al-Sham? And how did it evolve into a key player in Syria’s civil war?
A major offensive has seen rebel groups in Syria retake the country’s second city, Aleppo – and demonstrated the growing prominence of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham in the 13-year-long civil war.
US Elections: Two Scenarios for Five Crises
How the outcome of the US elections will will have significant implications for five major international crises, according to analysts speaking to iMEdD just days before November 5.
Journalists face Israeli strikes, displacement, attacks as war escalates in Lebanon
In a new analysis, CPJ documents many threats to press freedom as the war in Lebanon escalates.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s death is a defining moment, but it will not end the war
The death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, one of the masterminds behind the October 7 2023 attack on southern Israel, is no doubt a consequential moment in Israel’s war against Hamas. But is it a turning point?
“It’s dangerous. But not a crippling fear” – How to report from Lebanon
Greek and foreign correspondents in Beirut describe what journalists planning to enter the war zone need to know.
One year and climbing: Israel responsible for record journalist death toll
One year in, Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza has exacted an unprecedented and horrific toll on Palestinian journalists and the region’s media landscape.
Telegram: Extremism, organised crime, and a billionaire in Paris
Pavel Durov’s recent arrest in Paris, the founder and CEO of Telegram, has sparked reactions about the platform's use by extremist groups and organised crime. Experts in internet security and freedom issues, along with Durov's former spokesperson, speak to iMEdD.
Israel has a history of unsuccessful invasions of Lebanon. Will this time be any different?
Israel is now set to repeat its Gaza operations in Lebanon, with a view to reordering the Middle East in its own interests. But has it bitten off more than it can chew?
A weakened Hezbollah is being goaded into all-out conflict with Israel – the consequences would be devastating for all
For almost a year, Israel and Hezbollah have engaged in increasingly provocative cross-border skirmishes as onlookers warn that this escalating war of attrition could land the region in all-out conflict. The past few days have made that devastating scenario closer to a reality.
Underreported: the Nagorno-Karabakh displaced
