politics
Sudanese Welfare Minister in exclusive interview discusses Sudan war, Israel’s goals and Egypt’s role in regional stability
Features/Interviews
May 8, 2026
Sudanese Welfare Minister in exclusive interview discusses Sudan war, Israel’s goals and Egypt’s role in regional stability
Sudan’s Minister of State for Social Welfare and Sustainable Development, Salma Ishaq, sat down for an exclusive interview to offer…
The Age of Uncertainty
Main Slider
April 23, 2026
The Age of Uncertainty
Having lunch in Puglia every February at the home of my dear friend Giuseppe Rossi had been a tradition for…
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
World
March 14, 2026
The rapper who railed against corruption now set to be Nepal’s new leader
Before he dismantled Nepal’s political elite, Balendra Shah was destroying his opponents in underground rap battles. More than a decade…
The Lamborghini Theory
Opinion
March 9, 2026
The Lamborghini Theory
It’s appropriate that I first heard of the “Lamborghini Theory” of political power in an Italian restaurant. I’m not sure…
German politician Gregor Gysi stresses that peace cannot last through ‘Abraham accords’ or commercial deals
Features/Interviews
December 13, 2025
German politician Gregor Gysi stresses that peace cannot last through ‘Abraham accords’ or commercial deals
Al-Masry Al-Youm sat down for an interview with prominent German lawyer, author, and left-wing politician, Gregor Gysi. Gysi holds the…
What makes an election truly successful?
Opinion
November 9, 2025
What makes an election truly successful?
Any election worldwide must meet a certain set of criteria to be considered successful. These fundamentally include integrity, respect for…
The political communication crisis
Opinion
September 10, 2025
The political communication crisis
Egypt’s political communication problems came to the forefront when the current government was formed in July 2024, as the addition…
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
World
August 26, 2025
France fears new political crisis after PM’s confidence-vote gamble
Paris Reuters — France could find itself heading for another snap parliamentary election, a government minister suggested on Tuesday, after…
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
World
October 20, 2024
Europe’s centrists are flocking to the right on migration. For some, it may be too late
CNN — One year after his election victory sparked a rare round of relief and optimism among Europe’s establishment, Poland’s…
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
World
September 29, 2024
Fifth time’s a charm as former defense minister finally wins Japan ruling party leadership contest and will become country’s next leader
Tokyo CNN — Former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba will become Japan’s new prime minister after winning his party’s leadership contest…