Author Archives: GCC Media Team

Why Russia is moving military assets from Syria to Libya

Analysis: Assad’s ouster has raised Libya’s importance for Russia’s foreign policy, with Moscow adapting to [...]

What Kurds fear and hope for in the ‘new Syria’

Analysis: With the new political order in Syria still unclear, Kurds face an uncertain future [...]

The lack of Arabic literature in English translation (and why it matters)

Arabic literature is struggling to reach English-speaking readers, with few works being translated despite a [...]

Climate expert reveals four ways ‘Judgment Day’ sign could turn Saudi Arabia’s deserts green

Abdullah Al-Misnad outlined four scenarios that could turn Saudi Arabia’s deserts into lush green landscapes, [...]

Syria appoints Maysaa Sabrine as first woman to lead central bank

Syria’s new rulers have appointed Maysaa Sabrine, formerly a deputy governor of the Syrian central [...]

Iran confirms arresting the Italian journalist Cecilia Sala

Iran confirmed on Monday that it had arrested Italian journalist Cecilia Sala for “violating the [...]