The organisation that brought such terror to America 25 years ago has since changed in myriad ways. Here, Al Majalla assesses what it once was and what it is now
Thousands of Muslim volunteers flocked to Afghanistan in 1979 to fight the Soviets in response to a rallying cry, aided by the largest covert operation in CIA history
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Al Majalla explains how military power went from being the main feature of global security to one of the many components of a wider security ecosystem
In an interview with Al Majalla, the German Arabist points out the flaws of economic globalisation, which don't necessarily embrace cultural diversity and pluralism nor advance human rights
In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive
Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited
As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids
From Gaza to Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Jordan, Iraq, and Algeria, this year's Arab Oscar submissions explore stories of conflict, displacement, memory, and survival