Politics

Two weeks in Damascus revealed a country where diplomacy, investment, and security competed with the first real test of the 'new Syria'

From Hitler and Mussolini to South American dictators, world leaders have long seen in football's biggest tournament an opportunity to further an agenda

Despite Israelis protesting against Netanyahu every Saturday, a closer look through the political lens shows centrists moving further to the right and an almost non-existent left

For over a century, states' disagreements in other areas have spilled over into the world's highest profile sports arena, with boycotts and counter-boycotts. Al Majalla reviews a chequered history.

The appointment of Cameron certainly signals a shift towards the centre ground of British politics

As a sportsman once renowned for his courage, dismissing Khan's potential political comeback would be foolish. But as he sits in a prison cell, it's hard to envision his return to the frontlines.

History is riddled with stories of ambitious women who emerge from the shadow of their powerful husbands to have political careers of their own

In an interview with Al Majalla, the accomplished novelist-turned-politician reflects on her fascinating career