Syria

In Part 2 of a two-part interview with Al Majalla, Syria's interim defence minister says he wants to build an army for the Syrian people—one that doesn't meddle in its neighbours' affairs

Al Majalla speaks to the Major General, who was integral to the operation. In part 1 of a two-part interview, he explains how he helped turn rebel groups into a sophisticated and organised army.

Three-time president Hashim al-Atassi presided over the drafting of Syria's first charter in 1920, its second in 1928, and its third in 1950, earning him the moniker "Father of the Constitution"

Control over Syria's oil and gas reserves comes with major economic and political benefits. Both Israel and Türkiye will be lobbying the US to sway events in their respective favours.

Syria has the potential to significantly increase its oil and natural gas production, which can provide energy and government revenue critical to the country's stability and reconstruction.Syria was…

In Part 2 of a two-part interview, Ahmad al-Dalati tells Al Majalla how a special operation led to their elite fighters getting into the Syrian army's control centre. The rest is history...

In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Ahmed al-Dalati from Syria's Military Operations Command tells Al Majalla how the rebels prepared for the ouster, including building homemade drones

Maysa Sabrin joins illustrious figures such as Russia's Elvira Nabiullina, Europe's Christine Lagarde, and America's Janet Yellen, proving women heading central banks is no longer a rarity

For a country that needs to include all its varied elements if it is to heal, there are some worrying early signs in the recruitment of a new army. The region offers many lessons in what not to do.

Many agreements were one-sided in favour of Damascus, with some never ratified, implemented or even known about at all. Calls are now mounting to rebalance the relationship.