This week I learned some sharks are shy, and more

Under The Radar Minority sect that was favoured under Assad now fears for its future

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 16 January 25

Talking Points A new blow in the race for 'geopolitical superiority'

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 15 January 25

The Explainer After more than a year of violence that has left tens of thousands dead and pushed the Middle East toward broader regional war, negotiators say an end is in sight

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 15 January 25