Rumours of an American pull-out from Afghanistan appear exaggerated
HAS HE OR hasn’t he? In late December American media reported that Donald Trump had ordered the Pentagon to begin withdrawing…
As the army and politicians bicker, Thailand’s king amasses more power
IT HAPPENED IN the dead of night, without warning. In late December security forces showed up with a crane at a crossroads in…
A government scheme to scatter poison worries New Zealanders
IT IS AN unusual stance for animal-lovers, but conservationists in New Zealand are hoping to bring about a mass extermination—of…
Biased institutions usher Bangladesh’s ruling party to a third term
THE AWAMI LEAGUE is an impressive outfit. Founded in 1949, the party spearheaded the movement that won Bangladesh independence…
Israel’s opposition could defeat Binyamin Netanyahu—if they united
ACCORDING TO POLLS, most Israelis do not want Binyamin Netanyahu, their prime minister, to serve another term. Many are fed up…
Togo’s president suffers an electoral setback
print-edition icon Print edition | Middle East and Africa Jan 3rd 2019 IT IS NO mean feat for a ruling party to lose seats in…
After America leaves Syria, what next?
IT DID NOT take long for America’s decision to withdraw from Syria to be felt across the Middle East. The Syrian regime, along…
On January 7th, Egypt’s Copts celebrate a sad Christmas
print-edition icon Print edition | Middle East and Africa Jan 3rd 2019 | CAIRO SOMETIMES, THE simplest of gestures carries weight….
Bangladesh’s prime minister wins a fourth term, in ruthless fashion
AS RESULTS TRICKLED in following a turbulent day of voting, it grew increasingly clear that Sheikh Hasina Wajed was romping towards…