Islamic extremism

In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)

As Americans rethink the moral—and strategic—calculus of US support for Israel, politicians are scrambling to keep pace

On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.

The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances

Al Majalla examines key developments in the US and across the globe less than a year into Trump's second presidential term