Both parties in awkward alliance see mutual benefits and aim to make inroads in areas the US once took for granted

Al Majalla gives an in-depth overview of several vital waterways in the Middle East that are integral to international security and trade

China's growing unilateralism and Russia's invasion of Ukraine turn Tokyo's pacifism around

It was not a sectarian revolution or war, even though it has some important sectarian components

With the BBC agreeing on Lineker to return to work, Sunak hopes the issue will blow over. But this seems unlikely

With significant and deepening interests in the Middle East, Beijing's growing role in geopolitics is reshaping both the region and China's reputation in global diplomacy, first via Riyadh and Tehran

The West's mistaken belief that the BRI is a play by Beijing to boost its military power clashes with China's principle of peaceful development

With the print version hot off the press and on its way to readers, we turn to Al Majalla's digital platforms to bring out a series of news and analysis connected to the cover story

Saudi leaders understand that taking sides with any major power can negatively impact its social and economic transformation programme and is pursuing more balanced foreign policies

In the aftermath of February's twin earthquakes, accountability is hard to come by, despite everyone knowing who is to blame