Since 28 February 2026, Iran has carried out a large-scale missile and drone campaign that has disproportionately targeted Gulf states rather than Israel. Reports by the Institute for the Study of…

Events have shown Arab states that Israel, as well as Iran, pose a threat to their security—a reality that the US can no longer protect against.

In an interview with Al Majalla, Charles Michel explains how Trump didn't consult with allies before attacking Iran in a war that benefits Russia at Europe's expense

Millions working in the Gulf are worried about their livelihoods and the impact on their families, while their employers are worried that they will leave

Trump's threat to seize Greenland has rubbed Europe the wrong way, and it isn't keen on getting dragged into a war that diverts resources from Ukraine.

Islamabad is uniquely positioned to mediate between the warring parties. It also has more than enough reasons to want this war to end.

Since late February, the Strait of Hormuz—the artery for nearly 20% of global oil and gas flows—has been effectively shut, following Iranian retaliation to US and Israeli strikes and direct threats…

Geography, energy, history, and power converge in the most consequential chokepoint of the global economy

Any disruption in the Hormuz has cascading knock-on effects that extend far beyond energy markets, impacting international trade. Al Majalla explores all this and more.

The country is particularly exposed to energy market mayhem and has urgently trimmed its fuel demands, as three emergency Saudi oil shipments help keep the lights on at home.