Egypt’s relations with Sudan and Ethiopia over the Nile are tense, the Euphrates is fought over by Syria, Iraq and Turkey – water is the new flashpoint in the Middle East, writes CONN HALLINAN

Suffering heavy losses in the last two elections, Turkey's dictatorial leader may be tempted to launch a military adventure to win back support, writes CONN HALLINAN

A disdain for international agencies and treaties, plus cuts in public health programmes, could create a worldwide medical catastrophe, writes CONN HALLINAN