Palestine vs. Israel: What international law actually says
The Israeli occupation of Palestine has been a longstanding issue, fraught with complex legal implications that impact not only the parties directly involved but also the broader international community. This report delves into the...
Hezbollah-Israel: What could mean a new war for Lebanon in 2024?
The vast destruction of the Gaza strip infrastructures and the death toll among the Palestinian people should be enough to have a chilling effect on Hezbollah, thinks the far-right establishment in Tel-Aviv. Sure, a...
COP28: Middle East countries face their inner demons
Fossil fuels, water resources, effects of the climate change… The challenges faced by Middle East countries are vivid. With COP28 ongoing in Dubai, Middle East countries have the opportunity to present their perspectives and...
Gilles Devers on Gaza: “The notion of ‘terrorism’ does not exist under international law”
ByTheEast: As a legal advocate for political causes, could you clarify who you represent in Palestine?
Gilles Devers: I’m a dedicated supporter of the Palestinian cause. I work with everyone, without exception. Due to logistical...
Israel-Gaza: Lebanon is on the brink (once again)
Will the Lebanon-Israel border turn into another front in the coming days? Everyone in Beirut and South-Lebanon has on opinion about that. But one thing is for sure: the price to be paid will...
Middle East: What future for agriculture?
Welcome to the arid lands of the Middle East, where ancient civilizations have thrived for centuries against all odds. This region is not only rich in history and culture but also possesses a wealth...
Beirut port explosion: 3 years later, still no one held accountable
August 4, 2020, 6.07pm. The world watched in horror as Beirut, Lebanon's vibrant capital city, was rocked by a devastating explosion. On that fateful day, lives were shattered, buildings crumbled, and an entire nation...
Food security in Middle East: What’s to expect next summer?
Lebanon, Syria or Egypt do not appear in the new list drawn up by the UN Agencies about "rising hunger risk" unlike Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Haiti, Mali, Nigeria, Somalia Sudan and Yemen. This should...
The Modernization of the Qatari Military: Are land forces being left behind?
In response to an increasingly volatile geopolitical situation involving Iran, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the West, Qatar's program of military modernization has diversified over the last 10 years allowing it to retain a certain...
If Erdoğan loses on May 14, what could happen in the Middle East
The upcoming elections in Turkey on May 14 have sparked a lot of buzz. The current President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has been in power for almost two decades, is set to face off...