Thousands of Muslim volunteers flocked to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviets in response to a rallying cry, aided by the largest covert operation in CIA history
The sense that the US may be less committed to its allies' security is prompting a rethink of long-held assumptions, much to the delight of China and Russia
According to confidential documents seen by Al Majalla, the United States does not want Guterres to remain in office beyond the end of his second five-year term
An American envoy has advised the UN Security Council to treat each warring Sudanese party equally, while Washington relaxes restrictions on the RSF militia's main foreign backer
Supporting Israel used to help politicians get elected, but with Americans far more critical of Tel Aviv's influence on US policy, it has now become a liability at the ballot box
In an interview with Al Majalla, CENTCOM spokesman Tim Hawkins details what the US has achieved vis-a-vis Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Tehran and its regional proxies
As Sudan's army, the RSF, and civilian forces contest who should shape the country's future, the Quintet faces growing obstacles to building an inclusive political process
Al Majalla looks at the former army general's career, political positions, possible paths to victory, and what a change in leadership could mean for Israel and the region after three years of war
Gadi Eisenkot's sudden rise as a viable candidate for the premiership has surprised many. But can he survive the improvisational chaos of Israeli politics?
The American CIA director's visit looks to be a desperate attempt by the Trump administration to avert a doomsday scenario in which NATO is pulled into a larger war with Russia
A military expert writes about new weaponry on the battlefield that could tip the balance of power away from the Houthis, while also highlighting the challenges
Al Majalla reveals the structure of Syria's nuclear programme 19 years after Israel bombed the Al-Kibar reactor, detailing the involvement of other states and the assassinations that followed
A critical mineral found on Japan's seabed has caught US attention, and the two are teaming up to see whether it can yield future benefits and reduce their dependence on China
Thousands of Muslim volunteers flocked to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviets in response to a rallying cry, aided by the largest covert operation in CIA history
The renowned American actress tells Al Majalla about her gnawing drive for justice at the Venice Film Festival, where her new film 'Echo Chamber' premiered