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The ‘Donroe Doctrine’ makes no sense

If you’re confused about the strategic justification for the Trump administration’s policies toward Venezuela—including the recent abduction of…

Stephen M. Walt 13 January , 2026
Opinion

Why this year’s protests in Iran feel different

For years, Tehran projected confident deterrence across the Middle East, a citadel protected by legions. Today, it faces vulnerabilities like few…

Ibrahim Hamidi 12 January , 2026
An Iranian holds a picture of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei; Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, killed by an Israeli air strike on September 27, 2024; and Iran Quds Force Commander Qasem Soleimani, killed by the US in January 2020. ATTA KENARE / AFP
Politics

Israel sharpens its focus amid growing unrest in Iran

As Iran convulses in yet another wave of protests, Israel and the United States are watching from the sidelines. What began with Tehran’s bazaar…

Michael Horowitz 12 January , 2026
Morocco’s economy pivots, but growth is yet to be felt Eduardo Ramon
Business & Economy

Morocco’s economy pivots, but growth is yet to be felt

Entering 2026, Morocco’s economy has been boosted by tourism and investment, but significant challenges remain, including persistent youth…

Mohamed Sharki 12 January , 2026
Would Trump 'taking' Greenland be the end of NATO?
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Would Trump 'taking' Greenland be the end of NATO?

Fares Garabet 11 January , 2026
Opinion

Would a US strike on Iran hurt or help protesters?

Donald Trump has once again threatened to attack Iran if it continues to use lethal force against the protest movement, which is growing by the day. …

Bilal Saab 11 January , 2026
Two remarkable stage productions at Riyadh Season
Culture & Social Affairs

Two remarkable stage productions at Riyadh Season

This year’s Riyadh Season presented two theatrical experiences. One arrived as a delightful surprise, the other as a showcase of refined perfection…

Asmahan Al-Sha’abouni 11 January , 2026
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan (L) gives a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty (R) at Tahrir Palace in the centre of Cairo on September 10, 2024. Khaled DESOUKI / AFP
Politics

Egypt steps up its balancing act amid Yemen rift

Saudi Arabia and Egypt are very much on the same page when it comes to wanting to preserve a unified Yemen, in the wake of an attempt by southern…

Amr Emam 11 January , 2026
Government forces patrol the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood after taking control of the area, following the collapse of an agreement between the Syrian government and the SDF, in Aleppo, Syria, on 10 January 2026. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi
Politics

What next for Syria after tenuous Aleppo ceasefire?

Syrian Democratic Forces have left the city of Aleppo, following a ceasefire deal that allowed evacuations after days of deadly clashes.SDF commander…

Haid Haid 10 January , 2026
Buses wait to enter the Sheikh Maqsoud neighbourhood to evacuate US-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) force fighters from two districts of the city of Aleppo, northern Syria, on 9 January 2026. Bakr ALkasem / AFP
Politics

Clashes in Aleppo may be the creaking before the earthquake

Clashes in northern Syria between fighters of a Kurdish militia and those representing government forces in Damascus have shaken the ancient city of…

Omer Onhon 10 January , 2026
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Ukraine: the war that shook the world

23 February 2026

The conflict has forced Russia to scale back its global footprint and NATO to boost its defence spending. Meanwhile, China and Middle powers have emerged as key beneficiaries.

Christopher Phillips
Reuters / Al Majalla
Politics

Trump has few good options on Iran

16 February 2026

As the US and Iran head to talks in Geneva, competing forces are pulling Trump in opposite directions. There are only two "good" scenarios in front of him, and neither will be easy to achieve.

Michael Horowitz
Reuters / Al Majalla
Business & Economy

Donald Trump answers a Supreme Court rebuke with new tariff threats

21 February 2026

The immediate economic impact will be more uncertainty

The Economist
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Politics

Ex-Prince Andrew's arrest rocks the British monarchy

20 February 2026

His arrest is the first for a British royal in modern history and comes after it was revealed he had passed confidential state documents to US financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Con Coughlin
Aliaa Aboukhaddour
Culture & Social Affairs

The Kuwaiti collector preserving Fairuz's legacy

16 February 2026

Faris Al-Muhanna dreams of one day creating a digital archive to safeguard the history and memory of Lebanon's most iconic artist for future generations

Charbel Khoury

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