Opinion

Failure to take meaningful and timely steps to disarm Hezbollah not only risks the loss of Arab and international support but also the chance to benefit economically from Syria's reopening

For residents still carrying the trauma of past dispossession, projects like Boulevard al-Nasser look less like progress and more like déjà vu

Jordan's 1994 peace treaty with Israel remains a cornerstone of regional stability. It has survived two intifadas and recurrent Gaza conflicts, but annexation would push it to the brink

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