Few figures in recent US diplomacy have stirred as much debate in the Middle East as Tom Barrack, President Donald Trump’s ambassador to Türkiye, and…

Since taking office in January 2025, US President Donald Trump has implemented several tariff policies marked by unpredictability, including abrupt…

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,…

It is 100 days since Syria’s transitional government assumed office, the moment when new governments around the world are assessed on their…

On 1 July 2025, an Iran-linked hacking group threatened to release 100 gigabytes of emails allegedly stolen from associates of US President Donald…

In January, the British government created a new ‘Soft Power Council’ to boost the UK’s international influence. The group, which included leading…

The recent formation of a Supreme Committee to establish a legislative body marks a significant development in Syria’s political transition. After…

Until the recent outbreak of hostilities between Iran, Israel and the US in the so-called 12-day war, General Michael Erik Kurilla, the head of US…

German scholar and seasoned UN diplomat Volker Perthes is a respected authority on Middle East affairs and the former UN Secretary-General’s Special…