The incoming US president might very well reach a deal with Tehran, but it will likely be a bumpy road until then

With Trump's return to the White House, his planned tariffs could bring down international trade, which in turn would reduce the demand for crude oil

For their part, global heavyweights Russia and China recorded some successes but experienced setbacks in other areas

There are signs that Trump wants his favourite tech billionaire to be as ruthless with the institutions of the American state as he was with Twitter

Many expect Trump's election will boost the populist cause in Europe, whether hopeful right-wingers or fearful leftists and centrists. Yet, the reality will likely be more nuanced.

Rapprochement with Morocco, wariness of Algeria, disinterest in Tunisia, avoidance of Libya and support for Mauritania look likely as trade leads the 'America first' agenda of the returning president

Canadian exports to its southerly neighbour reached $440bn last year so talk of the United States slapping customs duty on those goods has triggered a tête-à-tête

Recently appointed as Middle East advisor, can Massad Boulos influence the incoming administration in the region?

Tehran is bracing for an even more aggressive US stance—one that leaves it little wiggle room. And this time around, the stakes are higher.