No single party in Yemen can impose dominance over the other through military force, nor can any side achieve dominance solely by relying on external actors

Al Majalla reflects on this year and the first quarter of the 21st century, highlighting standout achievements, events and trends

Israel's ongoing violations of the truce and Trump's apathy over Palestinian grievances give little room for optimism

The first quarter of the 21st century saw a US policy in the region aimed at ensuring Israel's security, a goal that hasn't been fully achieved

For many in the Global South, their position within the global order has improved. For the West, though, the story is one of general decline.

An axis comprising Israel, Ethiopia, and Somaliland appears to be emerging, which has the potential to polarise the Horn of Africa and rapidly accelerate its militarisation

London is making it clear that it expects more than just symbolic gestures from Damascus when it comes to holding security forces accountable for atrocities

In response to events since October 2023, Middle East nations have found that they are strong when acting in concert. This has the power to fundamentally change the game.

Israel's war on Gaza has cost it support among Christian conservatives—traditionally strong supporters of Israel—alarming pro-Israel forces who are scrambling to counter the phenomenon

Netanyahu is once again exploiting historical grievances and fears to form alliances against "common threats"