Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Hussein al-Sheikh as his deputy, cementing a preferred successor and preemptively blocking Marwan Barghouti or competitive elections, consolidating control over the Palestinian Authority.

Mohamed Takala’s re-election as head of Libya’s High Council of State has deepened political divisions and legal disputes, highlighting the country’s ongoing institutional crisis.

Georgia, a former Soviet republic located in the Caucasus, remains a pivotal battleground for influence between Russia and the West, particularly the European Union, which aims to integrate the country into its bloc.

Kais Saied's recent presidential victory in Tunisia, marked by widespread allegations of fraud and repression, signals a troubling return to authoritarianism reminiscent of pre-Arab Spring regimes.

Jordan's Islamists lead the popular scene with an ambitious economic vision for 2030. Will they become the next economic tiger?