Al Majalla examines the wider implications of the US-China summit in Beijing—especially regarding the ongoing US-Iran conflict, and Gulf states' strategic considerations as global power balances shift

Washington and Beijing have much to discuss during Donald Trump's visit. As they meet, both presidents will find that they are playing with different hands.

Al Majalla reveals how these units have evolved into cross-border operational networks targeting security and economic infrastructure

The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and its proxy Hezbollah have been activating sleeper cells embedded across the Gulf States, but many have been found and detained.

Europe is a key money-laundering hub for the funds Hezbollah generates worldwide and a central node in the trade routes through which those funds are moved and disguised

Hezbollah is recruiting new cells in Syria's west, while Iraqi militias are doing the same in the east. For its part, Damascus readies its forces to respond to any threat.

When ships leaving Iran's ports are seized, oil buyers are hurt, as well as every stakeholder in the chain, making countries more reluctant to do business with Tehran

Al Majalla examines Trump's Hormuz chess move and questions whether it is sustainable amid Tehran's proven ability to withstand US pressure tactics

As Middle Eastern maritime waterways come under increased threat, a strait linking the Mediterranean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean shines through for its reliability

Trump's blockade aims to force damaging shutdowns at Iranian oil fields. But Tehran has been through this before.