While on the surface it appears that the SDF emerged from the January agreement with Damascus as the biggest loser, a closer look paints a different picture. Al Majalla lays out the nuances.
Amid little understanding of what started the war, the chances of a clear win for either side are slim in a complex situation. The longer it lasts, the greater the risk of humanitarian catastrophe.
An analysis of the latest publication spelling out Russian interests and priorities including what this shows about the country's priorities and concerns across the globe.
20 years after the US invasion of Iraq, the Washington veteran says by removing Saddam from power, the threat of Iraqi WMD was eliminated in perpetuity
At a pivotal moment in world history and geopolitics, a series of military, strategic and geopolitical lessons can be learned as the globe heads for a multi-polar future via a new era of confrontation
Netanyahu's attempt to curb Supreme Court powers and the ensuing backlash by Israelis is a microcosm of the larger picture of Israel's inherent contradictions
As the US and Iran head to talks in Geneva, competing forces are pulling Trump in opposite directions. There are only two "good" scenarios in front of him, and neither will be easy to achieve.
Rising bullion prices, volatile currency markets, and renewed debate over US monetary strategy reflect deepening doubts about Washington's stewardship of the global financial system
A $86.7bn budget, rapid naval expansion, and longer-range missile development underline New Delhi's drive to modernise its forces and compete more assertively with China and Pakistan
Faris Al-Muhanna dreams of one day creating a digital archive to safeguard the history and memory of Lebanon's most iconic artist for future generations
Christophe Ventura, a French expert on Latin America, speaks to Al Majalla about Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, and China's role in a continent that the US president considers his backyard.