The breakdown of the post-1945 international order has stifled the mechanisms meant to prevent wars from expanding into larger conflagrations

Instead of taking down the Islamic Republic, what the assassinations have done is harden public support and accelerate the regime's militarisation

As US strikes dismantle Iran's regime and Venezuela's leadership, Beijing confronts energy strangulation, chokepoint vulnerability, regime decapitation, and the shattering of Xi's multipolar ambitions

Israel's assassination of the pragmatic and highly influential National Security Chief closes the path to de-escalation

Even as the bombs fly between Hezbollah and the Israeli army, there is suddenly an opportunity to sort out some longstanding problems. If Syria can help, all the better.

Advocates for the US-Israeli special relationship have played a special role

The rushed 2025 rollout raised questions about the government's seriousness. Since then, no meaningful record has been published, fuelling fears that it was just a show.

Al Majalla visits camps in northern Iraq hours after they were bombed by Iran or Iran-backed Iraqi militias. For many of the groups here, the hour has come for change.

A former Ukrainian intelligence officer explains to Al Majalla how Kyiv adapted its defence machinery to combat Russian attacks in a more cost-efficient manner

If the Islamic Republic were to fall, there would be different implications for both Caucasus countries. Decision-makers in Baku and Yerevan have much to ponder.