Syria's new authorities must grant the judiciary full support and protection in its mission to be an impartial arbiter. This could go a long way in fostering social order and civil peace.
Whether or not the government reverses its decision to hike up the price of petrol and VAT, the domestic power balance continues to paralyse the country
On the 21st anniversary of Hariri's assassination, we remember what he stood for and pray that Syrians fully absorb the lessons the Lebanese learned in the aftermath of his killing
Smart governance, attentive to both social and economic realities, offers the most credible way to ensure that social media remains a tool for opportunity rather than a source of lasting harm
Netanyahu moved up a planned visit to the White House by a week as the Israeli leader appeared to be worried that the US president preferred negotiations with Tehran over military confrontation
A much-changed regional landscape opens the door to cooperation between Israel and Arab states that was once unthinkable. Energy is one such area where new partnerships could form.
Beyond being an eyesore, they stand as a testament to its leaders' ability to outdo other politicians when it comes to corruption, neglect, and evasion of accountability
Gaddafi, Assad and Maduro all refused to capitulate to US demands, and all were toppled from power. Will Iran's Supreme Leader cave to American pressure or hold firm on his red lines?
A two-week truce has sparked a cautious market rebound, but deep anxiety persists over renewed escalation and its impact on global growth and inflation
Sources tell Al Majalla that Iran was able to build a rapport with US Vice President JD Vance in Islamabad, but sensed his hands were tied in the presence of Trump's son-in-law and close friend
The first is on the border against Israel, which seeks to seize their land and drive them northwards; the second is within Lebanon itself, against a state that seeks to marginalise them