The acclaimed writer tells Al Majalla about the story of his father's murder at the hands of paramilitaries and the full gamut of his work, including a book to cheer spirits with unusual recipes

Why are Western leaders rolling out the red carpet for the Indian premier despite his less-than-flattering human rights record? Al Majalla explains.

Modern societies are facing a new epidemic that causes a wide range of diseases and reduces the quality of life for millions of people. Al Majalla outlines ways to protect against social isolation.

The new multipolar order may not prove more unstable than the era of US dominance. A closer look suggests that multipolarity offers several advantages, especially to non-Western countries.

West African states such as Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea are threatening to withdraw from ECOWAS if France wages war to reverse the coup

The takeover in Niger — led by soldiers belonging to the presidential guard — is just the latest in a string of coups that have taken place in Africa in recent years, with over 200 such attempts in…

A more assertive global south can offer innovative ways to tackle global security and the world should hear these countries out.

Debt is often described as a burden and linked with times of crisis. And it can be damaging. But if spent wisely, it can help transform economic fortunes and boost wealth.

The poorest countries in the world, particularly in Africa, are largely dependent on Russian and Ukrainian grain. They stand to lose the most if a deal is not reached soon.

A potential food crisis is looming and some Arab countries will struggle to protect their populations from scarcity and hunger after the demise of the UN-brokered deal on Ukrainian grain exports