A former key figure in the global politics of our region tells Al Majalla what went on between Trump and Assad – and points to what might be next for him – when international experience countsrnrn

For the 112 economies that reported data, inward FDI positions rose by an average of 7.1% in national currencies. In dollar terms, this global growth figure translates to only 2.3%.rnrn

The prime minister in Baghdad must deal with the demands of the US, Iran and armed groups at home, while trying to prioritise his own national interests. Here's a three-option plan on how he can.

Biden can learn important lessons from how Eisenhower handled the 1956 Suez war, argues Syrian historian Sami Moubayed

Why are various politicians in different locations seemingly embracing rhetoric around mass destruction?

The 'special relationship' has ebbed and flowed over the years, as shifting geopolitical priorities have brought Washington and London closer or pushed them apart.

China has neither the willingness nor the ability anytime soon to substantially project military power into the Middle East. To continue to meet its ends in the Middle East, Beijing may not need to.

The Kennedys have criticised Robert for his stance on vaccines and then, for his support for his father's alleged assassin's release

While Daniel Craig was able to portray a more sensitive James Bond, the 007 of the Bond novels was a misogynist and racist

Security institutions were purposely kept weak so as there would be no threat to the ruling parties, but this has led to widespread crime and terror