Al Majalla’s cover story last week tackled The struggle for power inside Israel following the first elections since October 7. Michael Horowitz explains why Israel’s election may not end its political crisis, while Majed Kayali asserts that even if parties change, policies won’t. And Con Coughlin believes no matter who leads Israel, war with Iran is very likely.
For her part, Catherine Osborn explains how Lula defied Latin America’s pro-Trump wave, after Brazil’s left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office. Meanwhile, Christopher Phillips piece Europe’s gathering storm tackles the myriad challenges the continent faces, including sustained economic stagnation, a worsening geopolitical environment, and domestic challenges brought by the rise of populism.
In Business and Economy, Abdulfatath Khattab’s piece It’s an uphill battle for Germany’s carmakers explains how the once-flourishing industry is now facing existential challenges. And Rana Freifer looks at the third Russia-Africa summit held in Moscow last week, examining the ambitions and challenges that lie ahead. Meanwhile, in Science, Mohammed Mansour looks at how China is challenging the West for the ‘keys to knowledge’.
And back to the Middle East, Saud Al Masaud explains how The battle for Yemen has only begun, while Amr Emam wonders why Cairo’s adversaries seem to be on the same page. And last but not least Elie Kossaifi interviews the new head of the Institut du monde arabe in Paris, Anne-Claire Legendre, who lays out different projects and initiatives in the pipeline aimed at cultivating Arab-European cultural relations.
Israel election: musical chairs for parties, not policies
Whoever forms the next government, Benjamin Netanyahu's tenure and effect have been such that, on the key issues, there will be little to no diversion from his policy path
Politics
Israel’s election may not end its political crisis
With a complex election setup and the deep polarisation that has plagued Israel in recent years, expect prolonged political deadlock
Politics
War with Iran likely no matter who leads Israel
There is already speculation that there could be renewed military action against Iran involving Israel and the US once next week's midterm elections are out of the way
Europe’s gathering storm
Brussels faces pressure on all sides: sustained economic stagnation, a worsening geopolitical environment, and domestic challenges brought by the rise of populism
Christopher PhillipsThe battle for Yemen has only begun
Saud Al-MasaudCairo's adversaries seem to be on the same page
Amr EmamPortraits from the 'Republic of Fear'
Ibrahim Hamidi
Science & Technology
China challenges the West for the ‘keys to knowledge’
Beijing is building its own scientific publishing system to challenge Western dominance and reshape how research gains global recognition
Business & Economy
It's an uphill road for Germany’s carmakers
For decades, Germany's auto manufacturers have produced world-leading products at premium prices, but the sector is facing a series of tough and existential challenges. What must it do to adapt?
Business & Economy
Russia-Africa summit: ambitions and challenges
Amid competition for influence and resources, Russia knows that Africa is a market with potential. For African states, Russian companies are still of interest, but the value equation needs to change
Culture & Social Affairs
Anne-Claire Legendre’s vision for the Institut du monde arabe
As the institute approaches its 40th anniversary, its president outlines a new vision for cultural collaboration between the Arab world and Europe
Lula defies Latin America’s pro-Trump wave
Brazil's left-wing president won a historic fourth term in office
