This month's arrival of 3,000 US marines in the Red Sea stirs debate over US intentions. Is it an attempt to reassure allies or a bid to curb Chinese influence? Al Majalla explains.

In possibly one of the most consequential BRICS summits since the bloc was created in 2006, over 60 global leaders are expected to attend the summit in Johannesburg

Al Majalla caught up with the award-winning author who attributes the decline in literary standards to publishers and readers rather than the authors themselves

Both Iran and Pakistan have supported some elements of the Taliban in the past in political plays to weaken Afghanistan. But things have not panned out the way that they had hoped for.

As Egypt hopes to free itself from the pressure posed by the dollar, it looks to join BRICS, which some see as a potential counter-alliance and future rival of G7.

Until the West can prove that it can address the economic and security challenges Sahel countries face, the governance models represented by China or Russia will continue to gain more appeal.

China sees Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually fall under Beijing's control. On its part, Taiwan sees itself as distinct from mainland China, with its own constitution and…

While many countries have applied to join - which will certainly be a topic of discussion at the upcoming summit - BRICS members will have to reckon with the upsides and downsides of global expansion.