English Newsletter August 10

As the threat posed by the Yemeni Houthis to the Red Sea security escalates, regional and international powers are starting to acknowledge that an all-encompassing and decisive response is necessary. Al Majalla's latest issue gives a comprehensive analysis of the situation from various viewpoints. In a feature article, "The Houthis: the final battle", the publication delves into the complex issue from multiple angles.

Amgad Fareid Eltayeb discusses the prospects and obstacles presented by the recently established Saudi-led defense alliance, which aims to restore security to the Red Sea. Kaswar Klara explores the possibility of Pakistan taking a more proactive stance in regional security in his piece titled "Pakistan’s Red Sea calculus and the end of strategic ambiguity".

Looking at the wider region, Salam Zaidan points out that Iraq's different armed factions are still three steps ahead of the Iraqi government. Sherine Younes explains that settler violence has been on the rise ahead of Israel's upcoming October elections. In the United States, Tarek Rashed introduces Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive candidate who managed to defeat a pro-Israel lobby in the Democratic primary. The article predicts that he could become the first Muslim senator in US history come November.

In terms of culture, Samer Abou Hawwach offers a thought-provoking piece titled "Illusory homelands and unattainable paradises" about the Ceuta tragedy. Bahaa I’yali highlights the timeless appeal of Homer's epic poem, "The Odyssey".

Wael Said pays tribute to the life and career of Rushdy Abaza, a prominent figure in Egyptian cinema, ahead of his 100th birthday. Lastly, Rana Freifer analyzes the US intervention to save the Japanese yen and explains its significance.