2022-04-19
In addition to disrupting the import of staples such as wheat and vegetable oil, the war in Ukraine is diverting donor attention away from Yemen.
2022-04-14
The party's solar energy project is presented as a way to resolve electricity shortages in Lebanon, but in reality it benefits only Hizbullah supporters and strengthens the group's illicit activities.
2022-04-07
Russia's unprovoked war on Ukraine is posing 'grave threats to security' in Arab countries in terms of rising food prices, and the price and availability of wheat in particular.
2022-04-06
The IRGC dominates the economy and funds its proxies at the expense of the people, maintaining the status quo by suppressing protests.
2022-04-01
Muslims in the Arab region who traditionally break the dawn-to-dusk fast with lavish family meals are now struggling to secure even the most basic staples.
2022-03-25
Iran is mistaken to think that cozying up to China will help it out of its current predicament, observers say. The bottom line is Beijing's priority, first and foremost.
2022-03-09
Many Lebanese blame Hizbullah for the dire conditions they face, with new revelations of its corruption coming to light on a regular basis.
2022-03-08
The repercussions of Russia's invasion are 'catastrophic for the Lebanese', with wheat imports stalled and fuel prices rising, an economist says.
2022-02-23
The proliferation of Iranian goods has sparked concern that Yemen is being used as a dumping ground for Iranian wares and a revenue stream for Iran.
2022-02-08
Tensions have been brewing for months over the division of profits generated from drug and fuel smuggling operations, and the 4th Division's pursuit of territorial control.
