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

The Houthis: the final battle?

Regional and global players have begun to realise that the threat posed by the Yemeni militant group requires comprehensive and decisive action

Al Majalla - London