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Sara Padovan

Trumpism could shake up the world

The US president won't go back to politics as usual. Through his Trumpist ideology, he could spearhead a sociopolitical revolution—both at home and abroad.

Aleksandr Dugin 02 February 2025
Sebastien Thibault

Will Stargate give America an AI advantage over China?

A $500bn project involving key industry players is designed to build the gargantuan infrastructure needed to support the expansion of the AI revolution. For the US president, it is also about winning.

Marco Mossad 01 February 2025
US President Donald Trump holds the executive order he signed in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 23, 2025. ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP

Trump’s tariffs run the risk of tit-for-tat moves on a global scale

How much of the US president's rhetoric on trade translates into actual action will soon become clear, but there are risks to his tactics at home as well as worldwide

Nazareth Seferian 31 January 2025
Houthi fighters stand guard during a protest following US and British forces strikes in the capital, Sanaa, on January 12, 2024, amid Israel's war on Gaza. MOHAMMED HUWAIS / AFP

Trump puts Houthis back on terror list to pile pressure on Iran

Legal classifications will only go so far and may end up hurting more than just the militia. The move could complicate efforts to reach a much-needed political solution in Yemen.

Anwar Al-Ansi 29 January 2025
TotalEnergies chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanne (2ndR) asks a question to US President Donald Trump (on screen) during his address by video conference at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 23, 2025. FABRICE COFFRINI / AFP

After Davos: Trumponomics set to disrupt globalist agenda

With protectionists back in the White House, globalists attending the World Economic Forum were left 'playing second fiddle'. Al Majalla reviews some of the key highlights from the summit.

Maher Chmaytelli 28 January 2025
Eduardo Ramon Trejo / Al Majalla

Steve Witkoff: The Trump envoy who sealed the deal in Gaza

The real estate mogul and longtime friend of Trump reportedly got tough with Netanyahu to get him to finally sign a ceasefire to end his 15-month-long assault on Gaza

Con Coughlin 26 January 2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after a mini-war cabinet meeting on October 28, 2023. AFP

Will Israel’s Netanyahu survive the ceasefire?

The Israeli premier's political survival skills are renowned, but this time, he is boxed in tightly by Trump, the far right, and the Haredim. March will be an interesting month.

David E. Rosenberg 24 January 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian after signing the association treaty in the Kremlin on January 17, 2025.
 AFP

Russia and Iran stand side by side...for now

The 'strategic partnership' signing could have been timed to send a message, but a deeper examination reveals it to be a pragmatic alliance borne of a shared enemy rather than shared interests

Samer Elias 22 January 2025
US President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade on January 20, 2025, in Washington, DC. Donald Trump takes office for his second term as the 47th president. Christopher Furlong / AFP

How to read Trump’s day-one trade actions

He didn't drop the bombshell; he just primed the fuse

Keith Johnson 22 January 2025
US President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address after being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2025. Shawn Thew / AFP

The new American imperialism

Donald Trump is the first president in more than 100 years to call for new American territory—including Mars

The Economist 21 January 2025
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Can the Houthis be defeated?

15, Oct 2026

In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive

Al Majalla - London
Turkish Navy's UH-60 Black Hawk (naval/S-70B variant) with T129 ATAK participate in a ceremonial parade during the Denizkurdu-I/2026 Exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Aksaz, in Mugla, on 24 September 2026. ADEM ALTAN / AFP
Politics

Regional crises and tensions: the view from Ankara

20, Oct 2026

From its growing defensive support for Saudi Arabia to its escalating tensions with Israel and Azerbaijan, Türkiye has much to navigate

Omer Onhon
The Egyptian Air Force aerobatics team "Silver Stars" performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, on 9 September 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
Politics

Cairo pledges to back Riyadh in its fight with the Houthis

19, Oct 2026

Their defence ties date back decades, so it is no surprise Egypt is standing by Saudi Arabia at a critical time for both countries

Amr Emam
Sara Padovan
Politics

Student protests test France's Republican promise

18, Oct 2026

Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited

Elie Kossaifi
Helena Perez Garcia
Profiles

Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the power of education

13, Oct 2026

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Hala Al-Naji

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