Opinion

Al Majalla will examine the Arab and Western roles in the Syrian conflict in their entirety including related gambles, failures, successes, as well as future challenges.

The respective futures of the feuding Kurdish groups are dependent on the outcome of ongoing talks between Ankara and Damascus. Both stand to lose if Erdogan and al-Assad manage to find common ground.

Big-name Wall Street backlash against 'sustainable investment' grows

It is evident that the world is undergoing significant transformations. The conflict in Ukraine is ongoing, and similar situations may arise in the future, such as the potential tensions over Taiwan.

From Assryians to Iraqi Christians, people pay the price when power only changes hands after factional fights. As rulers seek to wipe out rivals, this lack of public discourse comes at a great cost.

The success of the OPEC+ coalition for the seventh year is thanks to wise leadership and concerted efforts by producers 

Precious stones can now be factory-made, not just formed naturally over millennia. How much is the symbolism offered by their origins worth?

The Jeddah summit ushered in a feeling of optimism in the Arab world. There is a chance it could help end disputes and forge progress. If Tokyo and Seoul can build trust through openness, anyone can.

Despite the fact that the policy of Syrian deportations began under Erdogan, Islamists push a skewed narrative that equates opposition to the Turkish leader with support for al-Assad

How Erdogan's victory has disappointed Damascus, concerned Syrian Kurds and Americans, and reassured Syrian refugees

The incursion of anti-Putin fighters deep into Russian territory showed weaknesses in the country's command structures. This could be key to Ukraine's bigger – and imminent – counter-attack.

Al-Assad may be exploiting the demands associated with Syria's potential readmission into the Arab League to further consolidate his control in areas where his regime's authority is still contested