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A soldier fires a missile from the Ukrainian army's Grad missile system towards Russian positions near Bakhmut. AFP

Does Ukraine war escalation have an endgame?

Ukrainian determination remains undimmed but Western arms delays, battlefield changes, and a swing in momentum means that the grinding stalemate some predicted has not come to pass.

Omer Onhon 06 June 2024
Al Majalla explores how the notion of a red line has become unconvincing in American diplomacy. Sara Gironi Carnevale

America’s elastic red line

A deadly Israeli attack on a displacement camp in Rafah sparked global outrage. But there were no consequences in Washington, making it the latest in a long list of red lines the US has walked back

Lina Khatib 04 June 2024
Axel Rangel Garcia

Volodymyr Zelensky: Ukraine's wartime president faces uncertain future

The actor-turned-president's term ends on 20 May and new elections will not take place, prompting questions—especially in Russia—about the legitimacy of Zelensky continuing in office

Con Coughlin 19 May 2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, China May 16, 2024. Reuters

Vladimir Putin meets his big brother in Beijing

Russia's leader wants to strengthen his "no-limits" partnership with Xi Jinping

The Economist 15 May 2024
Rescuers inspect a residential building damaged during a Russian missile attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kharkiv, Ukraine May 14, 2024. REUTERS/Vyacheslav Madiyevskyy

Putin zeroes in on Ukraine win with Kharkiv offensive

The latest Russian push in northeastern Ukraine reflects Moscow's determination to take advantage of Western dithering and seize the initiative on the battlefield

Con Coughlin 15 May 2024
On April 23, 2024, in Washington, DC, the Senate passed a $95 bn foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Anna Moneymaker/AFP

More aid to Ukraine unlikely to bring about victory

While Western aid might help the Ukrainians better defend themselves, the prospect of achieving victory over Russia grows less likely by the day

Con Coughlin 29 April 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

What’s in the $95bn foreign aid package passed in the House?

The US House of Representatives passed on Saturday a $95bn legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan over objections from a number of Republicans.The legislation…

Al Majalla - London 23 April 2024
A makeshift memorial in front of the Crocus City Hall in Moscow's northern suburb of Krasnogorsk, which was attacked by Islamic State gunmen, killing at least 143 people. Russia blames Ukraine. AFP

Russia changes tone on Ukraine 'war' after Moscow terror attack

No longer a 'special military operation', Moscow has fired a warning shot to the West over its involvement in Ukraine ahead of fierce fighting expected this spring.

Samer Elias 31 March 2024
The Ukraine war was a reaction to Western refusal to negotiate with Russia on what it viewed as threats to its security. NATO needs to decide if a drawn-out war is worth the effort. shutterstock

Should NATO consider a security arrangement with Russia?

The Ukraine war was a reaction to Western refusal to negotiate with Russia on what it viewed as threats to its security. NATO needs to decide if a drawn-out war is worth the effort.

Wahid Abdel Maguid 16 March 2024
Diana Estefanía Rubio

Russia's economy reels under war and sanctions

The Russian economy witnessed considerable economic strain following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions by the United States and its partners.This led to a contraction of…

Al Majalla - London 27 February 2024
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In this image, taken from a video provided by the Russian Defence Ministry Press Service on 21 May 2026, a Russian navy seaman takes part in drills of Russia's nuclear forces. Russian Defence Ministry Press Service/AP
Politics

Russia’s timely reminder of its vast nuclear arsenal

03 June 2026

Military exercises in Belarus at an unusual time of year seem designed in part to make Moscow's adversaries think twice

Khattar Abu Diab
Opinion

Has Trump's patience with Netanyahu run out?

04 June 2026

The Israeli leader's intransigence is proving deeply problematic for the White House, so much so that Trump swore at him on a recent phone call

Con Coughlin
Units of Moqtada Sadr's militia parade with his photo down a main street of the Shiite stronghold of Sadr City June 21, 2014, in Eastern Baghdad. Washington Post
Politics

Sadr once again dismantles his armed militia. Why now?

03 June 2026

The decision to dismantle the Peace Brigades may herald a new stage in the Iraqi state's trajectory, or it could just be a shrewd recalibration to disorient friend and foe alike

Khairuldeen Al Makhzoomi
Adrián Astorgano
Business & Economy

Why people flock to the dollar when local currencies collapse

05 June 2026

An estimated 60% of all US banknotes in circulation are held outside the United States. In many parts of the world, the dollar is effectively the unofficial local currency. Al Majalla explains why.

Abdel-Rahman Ayas
A Royal Caribbean cruise sails into the Havana harbour on 6 May 2019, after the activation of Chapter III of the Helms-Burton Act, which sought to intensify the US blockade against Cuba. YAMIL LAGE / AFP
Politics

Cuba, lawfare, and Trump’s Venezuela temptation

02 June 2026

A new American legal ruling turns the screw on the Caribbean island nation by increasing the risks companies face by continuing to make money there. This is all part of the plan.

Stefanie Butendieck Hijerra

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