Analysis of Druze Israeli identity, the factors that shape it, and the reasons why recent Israeli laws may hinder or facilitate this minority's wider integration.
The 40th anniversary of the Mountain War – a fierce military confrontation between the Druze and Maronites, two founding groups of modern Lebanon – teaches us the importance of letting go of the past.
Now known as the Sweida Governorate, it has a unique history, steeped in resistance to empires and colonialists. This is its story of the mountain, dating back to a flight from the Levant.
It is early morning in the Negev desert, a battalion of soldiers crawls across the desert sand with assault rifles cocked. It’s a routine military exercise, but these are no ordinary combatants -…
Without prompt and united action, Syria's transition risks veering off course, with devastating consequences for the country and the region. Time is of the essence.
Russia's claim of being a steadfast guarantor of security for allies has been dented, which could affect its expansion into Africa and Latin America and strain its ties with Central Asian countries
Regime change brings an opportunity to raise living standards, which have collapsed along with the national currency and years of war. The transition of power will be key.
Speaking to Al Majalla, they explain how art functions as a lens through which to examine events and their aftermath and helps them explore connections between the personal and the collective