Opinion

Trump's return to the White House looks poised to disrupt the Western alliance on a number of levels—from initiating trade wars to ending Washington's support for Ukraine

One of al-Sharaa's most pressing priorities will be to form a new army and integrate armed factions. Al Majalla zooms in on this challenge for its February cover story.

Seizing the Palestinian territory would involve US war crimes and utter regional chaos

HTS wants the SDF to integrate into the new Syrian army, but the Kurdish-dominated group refuses to. With the stakes higher than ever, diplomacy and concessions are key to building a stable Syria.

The region's leading cities can play a key role in rebuilding war-torn urban centres and fostering regional cooperation. A look at Istanbul's history shows how this can be done.

Aoun and Salam's selection seemed to demonstrate a renewed will to confront the pillars of corruption in the country. But with the "Shiite duo" influence so entrenched, change is being resisted.

His administration is gunning for a ceasefire in the coming months, which could be a springboard for talks to reach a more comprehensive resolution to end the conflict with Russia

Despite the turbulence of the era she lived in, the Egyptian songstress and Arab icon remained a constant in people's lives. Her every song stood as a piece of timeless art.  

They cannot come to terms with their swift shift from oppressor to ordinary citizen. They are ready to exploit any opening to strip Syrians of their joy and freedom. We cannot let our guard down.

The two leaders controlling most of Syria's territory are in talks over the country's future. Much is still uncertain, but observers are hopeful that a military confrontation can be avoided.

People power helped unseat Assad and Hezbollah but were not enough on their own. It took a moment of opportunity, with the US and Israel finally deciding once and for all to curb Iranian influence.

Although IS has sometimes attacked Iran, the group is transactional at its core, engaging in deals with multiple actors for survival. Iran could use this to its advantage.