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Brexit has dominated Britain's political landscape since 2016. But with general elections coming up, what can voters expect from the three main parties on foreign policy and the Middle East?
Gordon Brown claims that crucial US intelligence that cast doubt on claims of Iraq's weapons capabilities was not shared with Britain in the lead up to war in 2003.
Blair was 'economical with the truth'? You think?
Blog: Sir Chilcot's BBC interview revealed the shocking truth that Blair 'wasn't straight' with the British public. Tell us something we don't already know...
UK voters face stark choice over Palestine
Comment: President Trump's engagement in the Middle East makes the outcome of the UK election even more important for Palestinians, writes Tom ...
After Trump's tour, UK voters face choice over Palestine
Comment: President Trump's engagement in the Middle East makes the outcome of the UK election even more important for Palestinians, writes Tom ...
Blair returns to politics to 'get hands dirty' again
The former British prime minister says he will 'get his hands dirty' in a bid to fight against Britain's exit from the European Union.
UK attorney-general 'could block Iraq War case against Blair'
Moves are reportedly being made to reject a private prosecution being brought against former British prime minister Tony Blair over his role in ...
Fourteen years after US-led occupation, Iraq a ‘dead cancer-patient’
Exclusive: The New Arab has obtained previously unpublished data highlighting the human and economic cost of the US-led occupation of Iraq.
Iraq demands America, Britain pay reparations for 2003 invasion
Iraq's prime minister has called for a full inquiry into the events surrounding the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq and compensation for the ...
Chemical weapons in Sudan and the 'responsibility to protect'
Comment: Powerful nations are losing sight of what the 'responsibility to protect' really means, writes Sophia Akram
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair hints at political comeback
Despite his legacy being severely tarnished by the Iraq invasion, Tony Blair wants another shot as a politician.
Lessons not learned: The ongoing destruction of Iraq
Comment: While the West remains disconnected from the reality of life and death in Iraq, ordinary citizens continue their fight for an ...
Foreign policy must be democratised
Comment: Hilary Aked argues that decision-makers have long failed to represent the public in foreign policy.
Valuing civilian life in Syria's war
Comment: Shockingly little effort is made to accurately track civilian casualties, leaving Syria's people all too absent from the central ...
Independent Scotland would be good for Middle East: SNP
Interview: Scottish National Party MP Tommy Sheppard spoke to The New Arab about Brexit, Scottish Independence and what this could mean for the ...
Smith to struggle in post-Chilcot Labour leadership race
Comment: Owen Smith's challenge to the Labour leadership is steeped in Blair-era politics, while Corbyn has popular support and a credible foreign policy message, writes Tom Charles
Blair's war on Iraqis started long before the invasion
Comment: After experiencing the most comprehensive sanctions in modern times, the invasion in 2003 sealed Iraq's political, economic and social ...
After Chilcot: Iraqis stand up to sectarianism and corruption
Comment: Iraq's destitute population continues to suffer the depredations of war and terrorism, but is determined to rectify the damage of the ...
New prime minister fighting for the status quo
Comment: Prime Minister Theresa May's hawkish foreign policy, backing for the Iraq War, and unwavering support for Israel could backfire on the ...
Novella by Saddam Hussein to be published in English
Described as a 'forgettable piece of pulp', the late Iraqi dictator's fourth novel is set to hit the shelves in English this December.
UAE 'sought to hire Tony Blair to improve reputation'
The United Arab Emirates almost became yet another client of Tony Blair's consultancy services, to help enhance its reputation and influence ...
Chilcot inquiry finds no place for mourning Iraqis
As Iraqis pick through the ruins of the deadliest bombings ever to hit their country, Britain's inquiry into the 2003 war invasion of Iraq ...
The British anti-war heroes who'll never see Chilcot's report
After Chilcot, many who opposed the Iraq war feel vindicated. Here's our look at those who took this stance, but died before they could ...
Video: Catch up with the top stories from another eventful week in the region.
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