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Alexandra España

Let that sink in! Elon Musk realises the Silicon Valley dream

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

Bryn Haworth 25 December 2024
Sara Padovan

Is Trump’s election a boost for Europe’s populists?

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.

Christopher Phillips 24 December 2024
Lina Jaradat

Trump’s economic calculations loom over North Africa

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

Mohamed Sharki 09 December 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, during their meeting at Trump's residence at the Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, November 30, 2024. The official page of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

Tariffs on the table at 'first dinner' between Trump and Trudeau

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

Abdulfattah Khattab 07 December 2024
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump signs autographs as Massad Boulos listens during a visit to The Great Commoner on 1 November 2024 in Dearborn, Michigan. AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson

The Lebanese-American businessman in Donald Trump’s inner circle

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

The Economist 03 December 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump waves his hand during his meeting with Republican representatives in the Capitol building, in Washington, DC, November 13, 2024. Reuters

Trump’s return to the White House means Iran must tread carefully

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.

Majid Rafizadeh 02 December 2024
US President-elect Donald Trump, while attending the “America First” Institute of Politics gala in Florida, November 14, 2024. Reuters

The biggest losers from Trumponomics

America's president-elect wants to reshape trade, capital and labour flows

The Economist 01 December 2024
Rob Carter

Tulsi Gabbard: Trump’s curveball National Intelligence pick

Loved in Russia but distrusted by the establishment, the next potential overseer of US intelligence agencies could very well clean house. Cue an almighty showdown.

Tarek Rashed 01 December 2024
Nash Weerasekera

Trump, Netanyahu and the temptation of 'victory'

Trump's victory encourages Netanyahu to 'go all in' in his quest for total victory. But his quest to defeat Israel's long list of foes could backfire if he pushes too far.

Michael Horowitz 16 November 2024
Michelle Thompson/Majalla

Aleksandr Dugin: Russia has lost the West but has rediscovered the world

In an exclusive interview with Al Majalla, the Russian political philosopher explains his country's pivot to the Global South and why nothing will change Moscow's edge on the Ukrainian battlefield

Ahmed Maher 26 November 2024
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Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Army Chief and Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir pose with US President Donald Trump (C) at the White House in Washington, DC on 26 September 2025. AFP
Politics

Why Pakistan is well-placed to host US-Iran talks

24 March 2026

Islamabad is uniquely positioned to mediate between the warring parties. It also has more than enough reasons to want this war to end.

Kamal Alam
Axel Rangel Garcia
Business & Economy

Foreign workers in the Gulf pay the price of war

24 March 2026

Millions working in the Gulf are worried about their livelihoods and the impact on their families, while their employers are worried that they will leave

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi
President of the European Council Charles Michel at the EU headquarters in Brussels on 28 June 2024. JOHN THYS / AFP
Politics

Former European Council president gets candid on US-Iran war

27 March 2026

In an interview with Al Majalla, Charles Michel explains how Trump didn't consult with allies before attacking Iran in a war that benefits Russia at Europe's expense

Ahmed Maher
Spanish writer Javier Cercas poses for a photo session during the 27th "Les Correspondances" literature festival in Manosque, southeastern France, on 27 September 2025. JOEL SAGET / AFP
Culture & Social Affairs

Javier Cercas on why novels thrive on ambiguity

26 March 2026

The Spanish novelist and professor shares his musings on memory, moral courage, deception and faith

Nesrein El-Bakhshawangy
Al Majalla
Politics

Sipan Hamo on integrating Kurdish units into the army

26 March 2026

In Part 2 of a two-part interview, the newly appointed deputy defence minister outlines the mistakes made by the SDF and gives his outlook on Syria's future.

Ibrahim Hamidi

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