From Gaza to Lebanon and Syria, this is the story of a year of tumult and surprise which has reshaped the region and echoed through global affairs. And Trump's return means more uncertainty ahead.
The region is changing, in part due to Israel's own successes. But if it leaves foreign policy decision-making to a heavily politicised clique, it may not be able to reap the rewards.
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza tells Al Majalla a ceasefire in Gaza is desperately needed and warns of a humanitarian 'vacuum' without UNRWA
Faced with threats to use weapon supply as a tool of leverage against Israel, one would expect to have Israel's defence industry leaders dead with worry. But that is not the case.
Netanyahu will not let Hamas rule post-war Gaza. In parts of the Strip, his army seems to be digging in for what could be a longer stay from the 'day after' the war ends.
This is the first time the court has issued a warrant for the head of government of a major Western ally. European states must abide by it and not follow the US in condemning it.
To realise its immense potential as a cohesive pole in this new global order, the Islamic world needs to decide on the best way forward. Inspiration can be found in the Abbasid model
The standoff in the Hormuz is not simply a question of whether Tehran can survive economic pressure, but whether Washington can sustain the pressure at an acceptable cost.
The Strait of Hormuz is now poised to become the primary arena of confrontation, with Iran relying on speedboat-driven guerrilla warfare to confront the US navy.
Former regime soldiers are stuck in limbo, as their undocumented status prevents them from working, travelling, and curbs family members' access to education, healthcare and social services