American foreign policy

Rushed deals and a disregard for root problems provide a flimsy foundation for sustainable peace  

Afghanistan's ancient town of Bagram once sat on the Silk Road, along a key passage from India. Today, it is sought by America, Russia, and China for different reasons that are no less strategic.

The US president made no secret of his desire for the world's most coveted peace prize and said he deserved it for "ending seven wars" before the Gaza breakthrough this week

Al Majalla examines the repercussions of Hamas's attack on Israel, which set into motion a series of significant changes and power shifts in the Middle East

There is still time to turn conflict into durable stability and to construct a regional order that benefits all. Failure to do so could leave things in limbo until the next big flare-up.

From close military cooperation to coup attempts and now literal gunboat diplomacy under Trump, Al Majalla tracks the evolution of the relationship between Caracas and Washington over the decades

General Anderson's appointment is being seen as a shift from a diplomatic, partnership-based approach to one that is operational and intelligence-led. In other words, from soft power to hard power.

Both leaders were keen to reset the troubled relationship between Washington and Ankara during their meeting at the White House

The US president—having previously said Kyiv would need to concede lost territory to Moscow—now says victory is possible and it can regain seized land. What changed?

In an interview with Al Majalla, the former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia discusses the implications of Israel's strike on Qatar and why he thinks Gulf states will continue to be solid US allies