Opinion

The grand opening of the world's largest Arabic opera in Riyadh, the hosting of the World Economic Forum and a meeting of Arab states on the Gaza war show Riyadh's growing global stature

Washington is reportedly mulling over sanctions against Israeli military units implicated in severe human rights violations against Palestinians. This would be unprecedented if implemented.

Insulating monetary policy from day-to-day political interference has been key to financial prosperity, but with deflationary trends in a populist era, openness is the only remedy against populism.

Before expressing admiration for the protests of American university students advocating for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, it is prudent to…

Hamas needs to radically revise its objectives following the military confrontation between Israel and Iran

With Israel's consulate punch and Iran's drone-and-missile counterpunch, will the new 'rules of engagement' restore calm or lead to more escalation?

A recent surge in bomb attacks is unsettling major cities that had previously enjoyed a semblance of calm. But who is behind these attacks? Al Majalla lays out some theories.

In the wake of Iran's attack on Israel, the West wants to levy additional sanctions on Iran. However, over the years, their effect has been limited as Tehran found ways to circumvent them.

Its direct military action on Israel showed how the strategic calculus in a turbulent region has changed. Will the US try to use Iran's strike on Israel to hit back at Tehran and weaken it regionally?

The unprecedented Iranian retaliation was an attempt to reestablish its deterrence and remind the region of its capabilities, which were seemingly eroded over the years.

Iran's response to Israel's bombing of the Iranian consulate in Damascus failed to lay a finger on its foe but nevertheless gave Tehran its required counterpunch.

Without a stop to the fighting and unhindered access for the delivery of humanitarian aid, Sudan's crisis will dramatically worsen in the months to come