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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
G20 Leaders meet in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18, 2024. Countries like Turkey, Argentina and India have welcomed Trump's win. Mauro PIMENTEL / AFP

Why emerging powers are welcoming Trump’s victory

Traditional powers are worried about Trump 2.0, but much of the world has had the opposite reaction

Christopher S. Chivvis and Beatrix Geaghan-Breiner 25 November 2024
Barbara Gibson

Like his predecessors, Trump will keep giving Israel the green light

The president-elect's upcoming Oval Office return is good news for Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right cabinet and bad news for Palestinians in Gaza under Israel's unrelenting air strikes

Majed Kayali 24 November 2024
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Politics

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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