Secondly, we will examine the alarming issue of Captagon, a critical and unsettling topic that has become a priority for countries both near and far.
Thirdly, we will explore the unity of Syria and the fate of foreign forces in the northeast, northwest, and other regions under external influence.
Fourthly, we will analyse how US and European sanctions hinder Arab normalisation, whose impact will remain primarily political and symbolic if they do not have economic leverage. Lastly, we will outline the costs of destruction, the challenges of reconstruction, and the availability of resources within Syria and the Arab world.
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These are only some of the questions of a very complex and sensitive situation. The fundamental question revolves around a political solution and the future of UN Resolution 2254.
I raised these concerns during my meeting with UN envoy Geir Pedersen at his office in Geneva. Among the ideas he highlighted was the importance of closely monitoring three tracks: the new Arab initiative, the Moscow track involving Russia, Iran, Turkey, and Syria, and the European and American efforts.
He emphasised that this presents an opportunity that should not be missed, as was the case with previous initiatives. He added that a potential key to the solution might lie in implementing a "step-for-step" approach, beginning with confidence-building measures and culminating in a solution that is amenable to the Syrian people while aligning with the interests of external actors.
In addition, with the resurgence of the Arab role, we will also publish a historical review of the "Saudi option" among the founding figures of Syrian independence in the early 20th century.
Afghanistan, UK elections, Saudi culture and much more
The challenges associated with Syria's reintegration into the Arab community — as extensive and severe as they may be — are not the only areas Al Majalla will address. It also delves into other global hotspots.
As the anniversary of the abrupt US withdrawal from Afghanistan approaches, I interviewed Ahmad Massoud, son and successor of prominent leader Ahmad Shah Massoud.
He places blame on the countries that abandoned their support for his faction, warning that the Taliban is leveraging "terrorist organisations" to blackmail the West. He hopes the "voice of reason" will be heeded before it is too late.
In the June issue, we also take a look at next year's elections in the UK where the Labour Party is pegged to win against the Conservative Party. This presents an opportunity to profile the potential next Labour prime minister, Keir Starmer, while also highlighting Morocco's initiative to "illuminate" Britain through the water.
In the culture section, we feature notable figures. We interview Sawsan Al Bahiti, the first Saudi opera singer, who shares her story and why she thinks opera is a vital element of the "Saudi modernisation project."