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

Regional states have come to the realisation that fighting 'axis' members individually will have little effect, and any tactical success will likely be short-lived

Al Majalla looks at potential new export routes that big oil producers can use to offset Iran's control over key regional waterways

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi has vowed to dissolve armed groups by the end of September, but this is highly unlikely. Al Majalla explains why.

Where social media offers magic solutions, the real world delivers slammed doors