Denmark's youngest ever PM, her stance on immigration has kept the far-right populists at bay, while her warnings over Greenland have had a similar effect on the US president. Who is she?
A recent summit and deals dubbed 'resources for security' puts America back in Africa, but on a different, purely economic mission. It is a far cry from the preaching and aid deliveries of yesteryear.
In his latest missive, the US President has threatened 100% duties on Russia and its trading partners, which includes some big American allies. It's 'stick-or-twist' time for the White House.
Al Majalla spoke to a seasoned diplomat who helped shape American policy on the Middle East during Joe Biden's presidency, asking her about Syria, US engagement, Iran, and Palestine.
Al Majalla publishes the US president's plan for a phased hostage/prisoner release over 60 days during a temporary end to the bombing that gives both sides time to negotiate a permanent agreement.
The notion of the US as an honest broker was always a dubious one, particularly given its largely unquestioning support for Israel, but its recent actions towards Iran shatter the concept completely
Determined to show that Saddam Hussein possessed WMDs to justify the US invasion of Iraq, George W. Bush prioritised intel that supported his preferred outcome
Keen to keep the US president in their good graces, member states agree to contribute more to the alliance's budget, but fail to secure firm pledges on supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia
As support for Israel weakens across the US political spectrum, once-taboo questions about military aid, lobbying influence, and US backing are moving into the mainstream
Algeria is one of Africa's largest producers of hydrocarbons, and its proximity to customers in Europe makes it of growing interest as importers fret over a prolonged supply crisis from countries
Through extravagant processions led by palace women, the Mamluk state projected a message of power and prestige at home and abroad, turning the Hajj obligation into a soft-power tool