Syria's hereditary republic grew into a mafia-style family regime. The similarities between their 54-year rule and the fictional Corleone family in 'The Godfather' movies are more than skin-deep
Earlier this month Egypt released its archives. Israel released its own last year, making Syria the only remaining participant of the October 1973 war to not declassify.
Al Majalla obtains draft agreement that includes a prisoner exchange, an intensification of humanitarian aid, the recognition of a Palestinian state, and regional security agreements.
The iconic Indian nationalist leader famously said: 'Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense as England belongs to the English and France to the French.'
Churchill had created a social hierarchy for the Middle East, and at its helm were the Arab Bedouins, then came the urban merchants in cities like Damascus. The third tier was Palestinian farmers.
On the 100th anniversary of the death of the influential communist leader, Al Majalla takes a look at his interesting yet complex relationship with Arabs and Muslims.
The sense that the US may be less committed to its allies' security is prompting a rethink of long-held assumptions, much to the delight of China and Russia
Supporting Israel used to help politicians get elected, but with Americans far more critical of Tel Aviv's influence on US policy, it has now become a liability at the ballot box
It is not just a fancy name for the air-conditioning industry, but an intricate system that begins with power stations and extends to the design of buildings and cities
The Palestinian-German author speaks to Al Majalla about the challenges facing Palestinian voices in Germany and how she engages German readers from within their own cultural and political context