How the government will handle this crisis will shape the trajectory of the rest of its tenure.
Perspectives
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The heavy burdens of a looming global recession and the increase in discontent among Egyptians regarding the measures taken against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will challenge the durability of the regime
The US State Department clearly signalled last week that it was eyeing specific talent from the developing world, especially those with skills to mitigate the effects of Covid-19.
The relentless attacks and revolving door of mercenaries widen Libyans' exposure to the pandemic.
20th century economic paradigms have ended up only feeding inequality and aggravating inhumane working conditions
After months of protests and years of dealing with the side effects of the war in Syria, Lebanon teeters on the financial edge.
As Berlin prepares to resettle "an appropriate share" of Syrian children, it remains to be seen whether these young minds will be disassociated from their parents and cultures entirely as they are integrated in their host country.
Turkey's Operation Spring Shield shows that a just war can be waged with minimum civilian casualties.
The situation in Syria today represents a test for the NATO alliance. If NATO support remains confined to words of support and does not materialize into action, it will harm the alliance.
Publicly, the US backs the UN-backed government in Tripoli. It's time it starts showing that support.