Egypt is betting that its military presence near the Ethiopian border may succeed where diplomacy has failed

Since 2020, Cairo and Ankara have been working to repair strained relations. The signing of 17 agreements brings promise of better ties, which could help calm simmering regional tensions.

Instead of civil war between armed groups, a new kind of war is being fought over Libya's vast wealth—especially control of the central bank and oil production

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, whose approval ratings are at a historic low, is now facing calls to dissolve the national government and call a fresh general election

Al Majalla devotes its September cover story to Iraq, offering in-depth articles and analyses on the international and regional power struggles for influence within the country

Will Iraq regain its stature as an important regional player or surrender itself to foreign influences?

Iran's self-branding as the "axis of resistance" allows it to extend its influence in the region under the guise of liberating Palestine and confronting American aggression

Washington's role as convenor of effective talks to ease tension in global flashpoints is faltering, with Sudan the latest example, as the influence of the once 'indispensable nation' fades

Al Majalla speaks to some of the victims of a wave of separatist violence that singled out men from Punjab and has become a major problem for Pakistan's government and a worry for Chinarn

Amid reports of more wins for Zelensky's forces in Belgorod, Putin may yet regret invading his neighbour's land. The change in fortunes shows how Kyiv kept its elite combat troops ready to strike.