Interview Growing Chinese competition in Mideast car market 'key challenge,' Ford says Ravi Ravichandran President of Ford Middle East and North Africa
Interview How Red Sea attacks prepared Egypt’s economy for future shocks The CEO of Egypt's third-largest bank tells Al-Monitor why he is hopeful about the country's economic recovery. Hisham Ezz Al-Arab CEO, Commercial International Bank
Interview Former French PM says Trump has ‘immense opportunity’ in Mideast Dominique de Villepin, who recently announced a new political party, says in an exclusive written interview with Al-Monitor that France has a vital role to play in promoting regional cooperation. Dominique de Villepin Former French prime minister
Interview Iran open to regional consortium, enriched uranium transfer in US nuclear talks Iran’s UN ambassador says his country would consider transfer of enriched uranium stockpiles and outside investment in energy sector if there is an agreement with the US, but that the country is unwilling to accept restrictions on its missile program or domestic enrichment. Amir Saeid Iravani Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN
Interview Amos Yadlin: Israel's goal to enable Trump to reach better Iran deal than 2015 In an interview with Al-Monitor, former head of the Israeli military intelligence directorate Amos Yadlin talks about the extent of the damage Israel has thus far inflicted on Iran and the strategic goals of the war. Amos Yadlin Former head of Israeli military intelligence
Interview US believes Syria’s Sharaa at risk of assassination, Trump envoy says US special envoy for Syria Tom Barrack also discusses what’s next for sanctions relief, the country’s relationship with Israel and why the Trump administration is not engaged in “nation-building.” Tom Barrack US special envoy for Syria
Interview Syria’s central bank chief: US sanctions relief a ‘turning point’ Abdulkader Husrieh discusses how sanctions relief could impact Syria’s reintegration into the global financial system. Abdulkader Husrieh Syrian central bank governor
Interview Qatar’s digital future offers opportunities in AI, energy, says head of US-Qatar Business Council Talent, not just capital, is key to sustainable growth, says Sheikha Mayes Al Thani. Sheikha Mayes Al Thani Managing Director, US-Qatar Business Council
Interview Ayalon: Netanyahu firing Shin Bet chief to shield inner circle from Qatar probe Former Shin Bet chief Ami Ayalon accuses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of endangering Israel’s democracy by going after the country’s gatekeepers, such as current Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar.
Interview Syria's Kurds to demand federalism in tactical push for decentralization Syrian Kurdish groups are uniting to push for federalism and constitutional guarantees of Kurdish rights in talks with Damascus, despite skepticism about interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s willingness to accept decentralization Mohammed Ismail President of the Kurdistan National Council
Interview Israel's renewed Gaza strikes put last living US hostage at risk, family warns Israeli American Edan Alexander was due to be released in the second phase of the ceasefire.
Interview In break with Netanyahu, Olmert urges Israel to recognize Syria’s Sharaa, open dialogue Former Israeli Premier Ehud Olmert believes Israel should recognize the legitimacy of the Syrian interim administration, telling Al-Monitor in an interview that he believes that the two countries should open dialogue.
Interview As AI superpowers clash, Saudi tech diplomat pushes collaboration over competition Deemah AlYahya Secretary General, Digital Cooperation Organization