Simon Coveney, Republic of Ireland minister for foreign affairs and trade, on his government's approach to the border, the Conservative/DUP deal and the 'Brexit bill'.

Over the past six years, the regime has delegated a large swath of its powers to loyal militias. Today, it seems almost impossible for the state to recover its authority, writes Mazen Ezza.

The Emirati minister for foreign affairs discussed his country’s current foreign policy aims, its reasons for joining with Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt to take diplomatic actions against Qatar and his view of what happens next.

This special issue of International Affairs examines the post-Arab Spring wave of regional instability and its consequences for Middle Eastern states, their sovereignty and regional order.

Policymakers must take action immediately to mitigate the risk of severe disruption at certain ports, maritime straits, and inland transport routes, which could have devastating knock-on effects for global food security, according to a major new report.

Setting common guidelines for data flows is crucial both to protect the goods and services that already depend on big data and to support the next generation of productivity gains and business opportunities, writes Christopher Smart.