In her third and final instalment of the term, columnist Eve Mayes takes us with her on her travels beyond Astana.

Middle East and Africa Staff Writer Daisy Wright gives a fresh perspective on the turmoil in Lebanon since the 1975 civil war.

As the tournament kicks off, Middle East and Africa Section Editor Josh Moreton analyses some of the charged dialogue surrounding Qatar’s appointment as hosts of the FIFA Men’s World Cup.

Jamilya Bertram explores the future of the United Nations and whether it can weather the storms of the twenty-first century.

Amy Lewis dissects the local sustainable initiatives cropping up across Cairo’s urban landscape.

In her second instalment, Eve Mayes acquaints us with not only her new pastime (nailcare), but also the dichotomies of Kazakh culture.

With her new perspectives on Kazakhstan, Eve Mayes takes us on a hurtling tour of Almaty as she finds her feet in her home.

Ronnie Bunton examines how the languages of Angola reflect its history as one of Portugal’s colonies, and the persevering power of its people.

Tom Paterson reviews the Soviet Armenian film The Colour of Pomegranates, which, more than 50 years after its release, remains a landmark piece in USSR film history.

Fairuz Ghareeb reflects on their experiences as an Egyptian international student at the University of Cambridge, and how the shift of leaving Egypt for the ‘West’ has led them to question the very foundations of their identity.

Olivia Mustafa reviews Al Rawabi School for Girls, Netflix’s latest Arabic language series exploring some of Jordanian society’s most taboo topics.