The stakes for Syria and regional powers syrian war
As Syria’s new leadership takes shape, competing media narratives in Iran and Turkiye highlight the region’s changing geopolitical dynamics.
Contributor:
Dina Esfandiari – Senior MENA Advisor, Crisis Group
Ozge Genç – Visiting Fellow, The Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Rahaf Eldogli – MENA Studies Lecturer, Lancaster University
Rasha Al Aqidi – Researcher, Institute of Arabian Gulf States
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Israel’s continuous attacks on the press continue in Gaza, the most dangerous place in the world for journalists. Ryan Kohls reports.
Starlink: the new frontier of digital geopolitics
SpaceX’s Starlink is revolutionizing global connectivity, delivering high-speed internet almost everywhere. But Musk’s growing satellite monopoly raises questions about the potential risks of such concentrated power.
Speciality:
Joscha Abels – political scientist
Passant Rabie – Reporter, Gizmodo
Temidayo Onyosun – Managing Director, Space in Africa