Syria is a country often seen through the lens of conflict. Indeed, a decade into the war, the crisis remains a living nightmare for Syrians in and out of the country. Many are craving a break from the constant stream of negative news. Two authors, Rana Haddad and Alfred de Montesquiou, are trying to do just that, albeit it from two very different perspectives. They joined us on Middle East Matters to tell us more.
Also, for six days, a 400-metre-long container ship blocked traffic in the Suez Canal, disrupting 10 percent of global shipping traffic. We take a look back at how the vessel was freed, as well as the lingering consequences of the blockade.
