English Newsletter Sept 7

Al Majalla's September 7th cover story explores recent advancements in cancer treatment and examines how breakthroughs in immunity could revolutionize the field of oncology. In his article "Fighting cancer with cancer," Mohammed Mansour delves into innovative methods being employed to combat one of the world's most lethal diseases.

Meanwhile, Rana Freiher's piece "Hope sells: inroads in cancer treatment excite market" highlights the lucrative prospects for companies working towards finding a cure. Christopher Phillips investigates how the ongoing Iran war has further strained America's alliances, making other nations question America's commitment to their security.

This sentiment, according to Phillips, is pushing countries like China and Russia to reevaluate longstanding assumptions. Shirley Ze Yu's article "A Eurasia that no longer seeks US permission" discusses the SCO summit held in Bishkek, where member nations are moving towards establishing a post-dollar regional economic bloc, despite US pressure to impose sanctions on Iran.

In "Eyal Weizman dissects the architecture of genocide," Hala Al-Naji reviews a new book by British-Israeli academic Eyal Weizman, who details Israel's systematic tactics of uprooting Palestinians from their homeland since 1948. Assal Rad examines how Israel's war on Gaza has shifted US public opinion against Israel, making support for the country less politically advantageous.

Stefanie Butendieck Hijerra analyzes the impact of Donald Trump's policies on Latin America's right-wing politics, while Amgad Faried Eltayeb argues against a blanket US arms embargo on Sudan, asserting that the solution lies elsewhere. Marcelle Nasr focuses on Egypt's Sahel region, examining how massive Gulf investments are transforming it from a tourist destination to a major economic hub. Finally, Yasmin Abdallah explores the enduring influence of Orientalism in the history of scent.