Opinion

Frustrated by Putin's refusal to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, Trump has imposed a new "tremendous" package of sanctions on Russia, which could have a profound impact on its war effort

Without intending to, the instigators of the “Al-Aqsa Flood” have inadvertently revived a longstanding dilemma in modern Arab political thought: the…

As soon as the Gaza ceasefire came into effect, the 'axis' launched a gaslighting campaign against anyone who dared to challenge its narrative

Syria seeks balance and protection; Russia wants permanence and influence. These issues were surely discussed when Sharaa met Putin in Moscow last week.

Just as much as continued commitment from the international community, preventing donor fatigue or diverted resources will require decisive action from Damascus

The underlying conditions in Palestinian and Lebanese societies that gave rise to groups like Hezbollah and Hamas have never been meaningfully addressed, making any peace deals fragile

Al Majalla contributors Con Coughlin and Christopher Phillips give their opposing takes on multipolarity, citing potential drawbacks and benefits

The Israeli premier's uncompromising attitude threatens the fragile ceasefire that the US president has worked so hard to secure

Trump's decision to end the war was driven by Western allies' move to recognise a Palestinian state, and the fact that Israel was becoming a moral liability for the US

In the Middle East, every action carries symbolism. Al Majalla explains why Syria's foreign minister's visit via Beirut's national airport matters.

Trump returns to the region to celebrate the Gaza truce deal—a region he believed had become part of America's past

If exclusion and opacity persist, Syria risks reinforcing the very conditions that led to its collapse. It isn't just the legitimacy of one election cycle that's at stake, but the entire transition.