Jan 13, 2011
Countries in the region are still missing out on much of what renewable sources of energy such as solar and wind can offer them.
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Sound policy, not just science, for our energy future
Jan 12, 2011
The key question is whether America and China will be increasingly acrimonious competitors or cooperative partners, albeit with very different political systems.
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Will China's president wag his finger or lend a hand in Washington?
Dec 30, 2010
Lebanon is mired in a legal tussle over the investigation into the killing of its former prime minister. But the legal avenue may be less important today than the political manoeuvring attached to it.
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Lebanese on the sidelines in this game of political football
Dec 29, 2010
Last year's unrest and violent crackdown in Iran were actually battles in a larger war that has been raging for centuries within Shiism – a struggle over who should rule the faithful, and how.
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Iran struggles to redefine its religious leaders' roles
Dec 28, 2010
An unprecedented charitable effort spearheaded by the American billionaire philanthropists Gill Gates and Warrent Buffett is not without its sceptics and those less willing to loosen their purse strings.
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Giving Pledge looks good, but does it have substance?
Dec 23, 2010
Holiday destinations hoping to attract more visitors must be responsible when it comes to sustainability.
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Green initiatives for global tourist hotspots
Dec 22, 2010
Since the suspension of direct negotiations, Palestinian diplomats seeking recognition for an independent state have earned unprecedented support and seen their missions elevated to near-official embassy status.
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Palestinians one-up Israeli PR machine
Dec 22, 2010
France has long been renowned for its cheeses and the important role they have in French dining. However, some traditional varieties are dying out, threatening a way of life.
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Fast food threatens France's tradition of cheese
Dec 16, 2010
Skull and crossbones emblems mark out the minefields, razor-wire glints in the sunshine, a tank rolls slowly through the parched empty landscape, hazy in the heat.
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Disguised as tourists, Israelis lay claim to the Jordan Valley
Dec 15, 2010
While smaller companies in the region have successfully expanded their empires, all too often they do not address crucial issues.
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Growing pains for region's family businesses
