Politics · News Analysis
The Egypt–Ethiopia Rivalry Goes Regional
Egypt’s El-Alamein summit shows a dispute over water is merging with fights over ports, civil wars and outside powers.
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Yemen’s War Tests Mohammed bin Salman’s Leadership
Houthi advances in Yemen and attacks on Saudi territory are raising questions about the kingdom’s security and the crown prince’s authority. Regional powers with a stake in Saudi stability are watching apprehensively.
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Economy
Economy · News Analysis
The Bill for the Middle East War is Coming Due
As the World Bank and IMF meet in Bangkok from 12–18 October, the Iran war’s economic fallout is straining energy-importing economies, threatening food security and testing how far the World Bank and Gulf states can go to cushion the blow.
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Security · News Analysis
Yemen’s War Tests Mohammed bin Salman’s Leadership
Houthi advances in Yemen and attacks on Saudi territory are raising questions about the kingdom’s security and the crown prince’s authority. Regional powers with a stake in Saudi stability are watching apprehensively.
Culture
Culture · Briefing
A Sacred Tree, a Hard Harvest
In the Levant, the olive feeds, employs and sanctifies, and each autumn it calls families back to the grove.
In their words
“For those who practise tyranny and deprive others of their rights, I will be harsh and stern, but for those who follow the law, I will be most soft and tender.”
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