Netflix
Film
What it Means to be Arab: Netflix, Identity, and Boundaries
Streaming reshapes Arab identity as Netflix and Shahid break taboos, amplify women’s voices, and boost LGBTQ+ visibility.
Film
The Squid Game: From Tragedy to Cult
Amidst speculation, the creator of Squid Game, Hwang Dong Hyuk, clears up misconceptions of the reality television show.
LIFESTYLE
Made in China: Asia’s Streaming RevolutionÂ
Asia’s rapidly growing streaming platforms like iQIYI, Tencent Video, and Hotstar are reshaping the entertainment landscape by leveraging localised content and advanced technologies, posing a challenge to Netflix’s dominance by 2030.
LIFESTYLE
Love Is Blind: Unveiling Love in the Arab World
The Arab reality show, 'Love Is Blind: Habibi', became a Netflix sensation by blending love, culture, and tradition, with contestants navigating relationships beyond appearances; while some found lasting love, others embraced personal growth, leaving viewers eagerly anticipating a possible second season.
Popular
A Vote for the EU and Péter Magyar
Hungary turns a corner as Péter Magyar secures a landslide win, vowing to end corruption and unlock billions in EU funds to rebuild the country's future.
From Chagos to the Gulf: the New Island Rush
As Chagos and other islands become pawns for global powers, international rules are fading and a new era of raw control over the world’s vital sea lanes is beginning.
IMF and EBRD: Can Big Cash Stop Economic Fallout?
As global conflicts disrupt energy markets, global banks prepare massive rescue funds for states struggling with rising prices and crippling debt burdens.
Iran Crisis Puts Ireland on the Sharp End
As oil stops flowing, Ireland's crisis warns that trade-led states are now on the global front line.
How the Iran Ceasefire is Realigning the Gulf and Europe
US-Iran ceasefire, GCC stability, Brent oil drop, and Lebanon escalation reshape Gulf strategy and global energy markets.
