Donald Trump

Maduro's exit doesn't mean the end of his government

The US could be secretly negotiating with elements in the government to take charge. The alternative is state and popular resistance, which sets the stage for more military action and insurgency.

Will Russia and China now assume they can do the same in Europe and Asia?

The recent recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize has been a fierce critic of Maduro, with Trump saying he has been 'helping her for years'

The two appeared to be in lockstep in many areas, but dig deep, and you will see where they don't align. So, what does this mean for the region? Al Majalla explains.

Israel's ongoing violations of the truce and Trump's apathy over Palestinian grievances give little room for optimism

The first quarter of the 21st century saw a US policy in the region aimed at ensuring Israel's security, a goal that hasn't been fully achieved

Benjamin Netanyahu has said he will go off what his opposite number in Damascus does, not what he says. In the meantime, Israeli actions make a genuine peace more difficult.