The 'strategic partnership' signing could have been timed to send a message, but a deeper examination reveals it to be a pragmatic alliance borne of a shared enemy rather than shared interests

Donald Trump is the first president in more than 100 years to call for new American territory—including Mars

Control over Syria's oil and gas reserves comes with major economic and political benefits. Both Israel and Türkiye will be lobbying the US to sway events in their respective favours.

For months, Netanyahu has touted that he would not relent until he secures "total victory" over Hamas. But with the group still standing after the truce, it has essentially won.

In Part 2 of a two-part interview, Ahmad al-Dalati tells Al Majalla how a special operation led to their elite fighters getting into the Syrian army's control centre. The rest is history...

The return of an unpredictable president will stir up global geopolitics for US allies and opponents alike in a world already much changed since he was last in office

As the world braces for the return of a president who sees Beijing as Washington's main rival, Trump's second act may look different this time around

In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Ahmed al-Dalati from Syria's Military Operations Command tells Al Majalla how the rebels prepared for the ouster, including building homemade drones

As Biden and Trump quibble over credit for Gaza ceasefire, it is the latter who will take up the presidential mantle in a few days. Pining over a Nobel Prize, he could push for a more lasting peace.

Damascus needs to incorporate the YPG into its new national army, but Ankara is keen to disband the US-backed group. Cue the diplomacy.