
Libyan tragedy: corruption made the disaster worse
Years of political infighting, corruption and poor maintenance of public infrastructure are as much to blame for Libya’s flooding catastrophe.
Years of political infighting, corruption and poor maintenance of public infrastructure are as much to blame for Libya’s flooding catastrophe.
According to the UN, most of those swept away in the night could have been saved if the country had a functional meteorological service.
Russian mercenaries of the Wagner corporation are digging their heels in, and moving a lot of earth and sand in the process, ahead of the
The Middle East is in crisis. The hopeful Arab Spring has now turned into a harsh winter filled with frustrated dreams and failing states. Strongman
During the course of Vladimir Putin’s hours of triumph these past few days, in which the enormous parade to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Second
In three or four swift moves, Turkish forces have turned the tide of fighting for Libya’s capital, Tripoli, in the past five days. Turkish-backed forces,
A major shakeout is taking place across the Middle East – a ragged reordering of events and circumstances is underway. The Coronavirus crisis is producing
As the security situation in Libya continues to deteriorate, the internationally recognised Government of National Accord in Tripoli is caught between the advancing forces of
The North Korean nuclear challenge has lately become something of a diplomatic rollercoaster. Only a few months ago, Pyongyang and Washington were locked in an
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