Israel's "war on Hamas" is really a genocide of the Palestinian people in Gaza. But how can we be shocked when Israel has consistently violated international laws, treaties, and conventions?

Alia Mansour

Al Majalla's October issue is infused with both anguish and aspiration over the tragic war unfolding in Gaza, using history as a guide but refusing to let it confine our vision for the future.

Ibrahim Hamidi

A recent drone attack, killing more than 90 people, marks one of the deadliest and most well-coordinated drone operations executed against a Syrian military establishment. But who is responsible?

Haid Haid

While Western support for Israel was swift and unequivocal, it is not unconditional. It could quickly evaporate if Israel's response is exceedingly brutal.

Con Coughlin

Lebanese politicians have jumped on Hezbollah's bandwagon in an attempt to portray Syrian refugees as an existential threat. But this incitement threatens the entire stability of Lebanon.

Alia Mansour

The unprecedented pace at which Iran has secured significant sovereign concessions from the al-Assad regime positions Iran closer than ever to consolidating its financial grip over Syria

Haid Haid

Russia inches closer to its goals as opinion polls, especially in the US, suggest declining support for the Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine seeks to play down the implications of Washington's aid freeze.

Con Coughlin

Many Arab countries have been clinging onto hope that Syria would no longer undermine regional stability, but the smuggling of Captagon across their borders says otherwise.

Alia Mansour

A post-colonial preference for manufacturing is outdated in these fast-changing and modern economic times. It is time for that to change.

Amer Ziab Al-Tamimi

Progress inches forward at a snail's pace, but not because of Syrian efforts, which have been painstakingly slow. Regional and international agendas are mostly driving it.

Ibrahim Hamidi

In the Middle East, corruption is just as deadly as war, but somewhere along the line, they've become the only two options

Houssam Itani

The Palestinian president was more disciplined in his delivery but came across as self-serving, while the lack of progress for his people is stark

Majed Kayali