US foreign policy

With its mineral wealth and jihadist dilemma, Mali is entertaining both the Americans and the Russians, to see what each can offer, and what they want in return

His thoughts on Israel and Iran

The Vice President accuses Israel of mounting a media campaign to shape American public opinion and influence American lawmakers. In doing so, he had broken a taboo

Ali al-Zaidi has a delicate balancing act to perform between the two opposing powers that have long influenced Iraq's foreign policy. His decision to visit Washington before Tehran speaks volumes

Tel Aviv and Ankara were once so friendly that they shared intelligence and cooperated militarily. Today, they accuse each other of genocide and limit trade. Where next for these two regional rivals?

Türkiye calls Israel a 'terrorist state', Israel calls Türkiye 'the new Iran'. They have competing interests in Syria, Palestine, the Gulf, Washington, and arms exports. Will they come to blows?

Support for Ukraine is expected to be reaffirmed in the Turkish capital, where Zelensky will attend. Talks with Gulf states are also scheduled.

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.

Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa have formed a good relationship which has helped Syria immensely, but Trump's term ends in 2028, so institutional relations are now a priority.