The human cost and development disasters caused by the August invasion in 1990 remain after Kuwait became hooked on high public spending to recover. Financial and economic reform is needed.
As Gulf states continue to draw inspiration from Kuwait's political system, adopting that which works and avoiding what doesn't, Kuwait can learn from its neighbours' assertiveness and development
Yet another "insult" to Muslims in Sweden by an Iraqi refugee has proven the tipping point for already tense relations with the Scandinavian nation, complicating diplomacy and politics abroad
An Israeli-Russian researcher's reported abduction in central Baghdad in March has drawn international attention but unsolved kidnappings have long plagued Iraq
Al Majalla journalists take a comprehensive look, six years following the group's defeat, at what has changed and what threats remain as thousands of IS fighters and families linger in Syrian camps
Multiple reconstruction projects underway across the city are being funded by the UN, EU, US, but the UN estimated it could take 10 years to clear Mosul of landmines and corpses lie under many streets
These threats have come from Iran-led 'resistance' factions, as well as self-declared but previously unknown shadowy "brigades" making their Telegram debuts.
Israel's commandeering of aid distribution in Gaza forces starving Palestinians to run the gauntlet at centres with biometric monitoring systems, armed security, and life-or-death hazards
American Rabbi Abraham Cooper has just met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, weeks after meeting Syria's foreign minister in New York. Al Majalla went to ask his thoughts.