Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel has sparked anger and concern across the Middle East. Spyros Sofos and Vittorio Felci explain the city’s centrality to the peace process and the significance of Trump’s controversial move for the region.

Under President Xi Jinping, China has begun to push more explicitly for greater power beyond its borders and a leading position in world politics. Cobus van Staden and Chris Alden argue that this drive is a way to understand China’s role in Zimbabwe’s recent regime change.

Hollywood has a huge problem with diversity, particularly when it comes to casting women or lead actors who are not white. But is part of the movie industry’s decision-making in this regard influenced by non-US audiences and their apparent disdain for diverse casts? Roberto Pedace suggests that international audiences are indeed more likely to support movies with casts that are largely white and male.