The Gaza Peace Summit, held in Sharm El-Sheikh on 13 October, appears to be a moment of Western triumph. Leaders from 26 states, and representatives…

Canadian-born Hungarian-British author David Szalay is known for his ingenious storytelling and innovative approach to structuring his work. His…

In March 2023, the Kremlin unveiled its latest Foreign Policy Concept (FPC) document proclaiming Russia’s return as a world power with “a unique…

Before the coronation of King Charles III, there were concerns that he might be inclined, given his strong views on a variety of topics, to…

"This is the bit of paper that started it all,” Lord Roderick says, lifting a photocopy of the 1917 letter issued by his great uncle Arthur that…

During its year-long soft opening, thousands of visitors from around the world have converged on the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, near Cairo’s…

Qatar’s energy sector is approaching a significant milestone. Long defined by its dominance in liquefied natural gas (LNG), the country is now making…

The recent standoff between Syrian security forces and Firqatul Ghuraba—a French-led jihadist faction entrenched in the Harem camp in Idlib—may have…

During their Oval Office meeting in September, President Donald Trump greeted President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan warmly, pulling out a chair for his…

The Arab world has a vibrant and rich literary scene. Al Majalla picks out some choice titles in our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books,…