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The National · February 2026
United Arab EmiratesFebruary 2026 editorial profile for The National. Below: how this outlet framed the actors and regions it covered most in February 2026. Tap any tile to jump to the detailed card.
Editorial stance
One tile per entity (country or public figure) covered enough times this month to draw a confident editorial-stance read. Colour from red (hostile) to green (supportive); intensity scales with headline volume. Tap to jump to the detailed card.
United States25 titles0Reportorial“neutral with critical undertones”
Patterns
- reports US actions and statements factually
- includes critical framing of US policies (e.g., 'risks political fallout', 'improbable shot at imperial presidency')
- quotes US officials without overt endorsement or distancing
- highlights international condemnation of US positions
Caveats
Coverage is mixed: many headlines neutrally report US actions and statements, but some (e.g., #11, #8) carry critical or skeptical framing of Trump's policies, while others (e.g., #25) note negative reactions to US officials' remarks. The outlet does not consistently celebrate or delegitimize the US as an entity.
TRUMP18 titles0Reportorial“neutral with critical distance”
Patterns
- reports Trump's actions and statements factually
- uses neutral framing like 'confirms', 'says', 'imposes'
- includes critical context (e.g., 'risks political fallout', 'improbable shot')
- occasional evaluative language in analysis pieces
Caveats
Headline 13 ('declaring war') could imply negative framing, but it's a full-text publication of a statement; headline 7 ('improbable shot') is analytical but not hostile. Overall, the outlet reports Trump's actions and statements without consistent positive or negative editorializing toward him, though some headlines carry implicit skepticism.
February 2026 overview
Track distributioniShare of coverage across thematic tracks
politics
security
economy
Top actorsiMost frequently mentioned actor categories
US EXECUTIVE
18.8%
NONE
10.6%
CORPORATION
9.0%
IR EXECUTIVE
8.2%
IR ARMED FORCES
6.1%
IL EXECUTIVE
4.1%
US LEGISLATURE
4.1%
AE EXECUTIVE
3.7%
Domain focusiThematic domains: security, governance, economy, etc.
FOREIGN POLICY
44.9%
SECURITY
22.4%
ECONOMY
17.1%
GOVERNANCE
6.5%
TECHNOLOGY
4.9%
SOCIETY
4.1%
Publication patterniDay-of-week distribution of published titlesall time
Monday
15.2%
Tuesday
15.2%
Wednesday
17.4%
Thursday
15.3%
Friday
14.5%
Saturday
9.7%
Sunday
12.6%
peak hour: 03:00 UTC