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
The prospect of a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon may be inevitable, as Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza is still ongoing and as ceasefire negotiations have faltered…
A diplomatic initiative led by US envoy Amos Hochstein to separate Israeli and Hezbollah "Radwan" special forces appears to be falling short, and time is running out
After Iranian generals were killed in Damascus, Tehran will feel it needs to hit back, not least because Iranians demand it. Doing so without declaring all-out war is the tricky bit.
When France set up a meeting to boost Lebanon's state military, it seemed so easy and clear. If only. Alas, very few things are easy and clear in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Non-state actors play an outsized role in the region's conflicts and wars. Hezbollah is a prime example of how these actors have blurred the lines between militancy and national governance.
Trump is waging a three-front war on Europe over Ukraine, security dependence and trade, shocking longtime allies who are now scrambling to develop a counterstrategy
Intelligence chief and then prime minister, he left Iraq after threats and an assassination attempt from Iranian-backed militias. Now that he is back, he tells Al Majalla what he has planned.
Living through crises, tragedy, and war, followed by crises, tragedy, and war, Al Majalla speaks to four young artists turning to art to make sense of their country and inheritance
A political initiative to reshape the US government in favour of right-wing policies is said to be Trump's second-term blueprint. Al Majalla explores its vision of "a new future for conservatism."