Though attacks have become more sporadic, local populations in some areas of both Iraq and Syria continue to feel threatened by the group

Achieving European strategic independence is a complex goal — complicated not only by Washington's opposition but also by structural flaws within the European Union

Whoever emerges the winner must meet certain expectations and understand that backsliding into Islamism is not acceptable or the conflict is at risk of reigniting once more

Power dynamics in Middle East are shifting. After Saudi Arabia's moves to normalise relations with Iran, Syria has choices to make over differing efforts to bring it out of isolation.

With more than 15 million Syrians in need of aid an agreement to resurrect oil production may be the answer with Libya setting the precedent

Erdoğan has a lot to lose if he is not re-elected. Therefore, he is willing to do whatever it takes to make sure this doesn't happen.

IS and its predecessors have a long history of working directly with al-Assad's regime and benefiting from its indirect facilitation

In a chat with Al Majalla, former Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari details the run-up and aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq and its impact on the the Kurdish quest for legitimacy

Mass shootings and seemingly uncontrollable gun violence are chipping away at the global public's positive perception of the US

Analysis of the diplomatic movement regarding Syria including the positions of Gulf states, Syria's neighbours, world powers, and Turkey