Hundreds are now stuck in Syria's Al-Hol camp. If they are allowed to return home, they will surely face stigmatization, but they could also be a useful intel resource for the state.
The veteran career diplomat who resigned from her post at the State Department in April speaks candidly with Al Majalla about how her criticisms were silenced from the top echelons of government
Politicians have used football to score political points, while some footballers have felt compelled to weigh in on national politics amid the rise of the far right
Biden's unequivocal support for Israel's war on Gaza has seen US popularity in the region plummet. China is capitalising on this regional disgust by positioning itself as the better ally.
While Democrats are increasingly focused on the preservation of US global dominance, even if it risks war with Russia and China, Trump favours multipolarity
Al Majalla speaks to displaced Palestinians who have lost their homes, livelihoods, and even family members. Their existence has been reduced to a daily struggle to find the basic necessities of life.
In what could be a historic turning point in US-Syria relations, the new government in Damascus will likely join the international coalition against the Islamic State (IS)
On Monday, the Syrian president shook hands with Trump at the White House. Speaking to Al Majalla, a former State Department official explains why this is a moment she could have never imagined.
The 34-year-old socialist's win is a seismic development, proving that tax rises for the rich to fund social programmes, and unwavering advocacy for Palestinian rights, are politically viable stances