Iran's self-branding as the "axis of resistance" allows it to extend its influence in the region under the guise of liberating Palestine and confronting American aggression
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
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.
With Israel's destructive war on Gaza killing tens of thousands, losing art seems trivial. Still, artists are determined to keep their works alive despite attempts to erase Palestinian culture.
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.
Simmering cross-border tensions might reach a crescendo and derail the recovery of the global economy—a scenario the international community desperately seeks to rule out
Hezbollah's debilitation presents a perfect opportunity to shape Lebanon's political dynamics by turning the army into a better-equipped and more effective US security partner
The arrest of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya in northern Gaza shows that destruction is not the only aim of the occupation; humiliation is also a key component of Israel's war of annihilation
The lack of transparency threatens to derail Syria's aspirations for a democratic and inclusive future, transforming what should be a period of hope and progress into one of missed opportunities
Despite some softening of Cairo's diplomatic position toward Damascus, it is unnerved by the threat of political Islam nearby and the wider ambitions of states such as Türkiye