Preparing for war? China’s new mobilisation law suggests so

From Taipei to Manila to Tokyo, China's military preparations have raised hackles and prompted a fresh round of scenario-planning. Some think Beijing's legal amendments show what it has in mind

Charbel Barakat

Iraq at risk of fragmentation

This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit

Al Majalla - London