Since it was first published in 1980 from its head office in London, <em>Majalla</em> has been considered one of the leading political affairs magazines in the Arab world. We offer a wide array of articles addressing the most significant political, economic and social issues facing the Middle East today, as well as the evolving cultural scene in the region. <em>Majalla</em> prides itself in being an ideas-driven publication that goes beyond reporting and headlines to provide original analysis.

Hamid Karzai President of Afghanistan

[escenic_image id="555284"]It is not certain that the current Afghani president Hamid Karzai will be able to win the presidential  marathon at the…

One Year On

[escenic_image id="5513444"]One year has passed since Israel waged war against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. It is a period long enough to test and…

Climate Change: Who Will Pay the Bill?

[escenic_image id="5512638"]All expectations indicate that the Arab countries and the Middle East region will be the first to bear the burden of…

The Heat is On

[escenic_image id="5512639"]At a seminar last month in one of the NASA buildings in Washington DC, a US defence and intelligence services analyst…

A Grim Future

[escenic_image id="5510078"]While Yemen’s political unrest, its civil conflicts in the south and north, and its rising tide of al-Qaeda linked…

Saeed Al-Lawendi: A Token of Friendship

There is no doubt that Syria has excelled in managing its (persistent) conflict with the West and particularly the United States, which placed it…

Samir Al-Taqi: Changing Course

With the end of the July 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah, and after disproportionate warfare capabilities materialized in creating a balance to…