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.
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.
US and Chinese leaders have locked themselves into a downward spiral that goes far beyond tariffs, exports, and rare earths. This is about the future and who controls it.
Now in its ninth edition, Riyadh's Future Investment Initiative has transformed from an investment forum into a geo-economic platform redefining how nations link peace, progress, and technology
Presented as post-war stabilisation, an experiment in controlled fragmentation appears to be underway, with diplomacy, security, and commerce converging to cement a new geopolitical order
Jordan's 1994 peace treaty with Israel remains a cornerstone of regional stability. It has survived two intifadas and recurrent Gaza conflicts, but annexation would push it to the brink
With China, Türkiye, the Gulf states, and Russia offering tangible investment and influence in Africa, the US's reliance on facilitation and hollow declarations has reduced it to a mere observer