Syria

Douba's name was permanently associated with the massive crackdown on the Muslim Brotherhood in Hama and was a loyal friend of al-Assad to the very end

Millions of individuals are suffering and dying in displacement camps, while resources continue to dwindle and donor fatigue becomes a growing concern

A deep dive into the evolution of US sanctions against Syria, the Caesar Act's critical role in that evolution and how these sanctions place a ceiling on Arab normalisation with Damascus.

Not enough is known about the Captagon trade — its history, role in the Levant, and impact on regional geopolitics. Al Majalla gives a detailed background about the rise of this narcotic drug.

In an exclusive interview, UN Special Envoy to Syria Geir Pederson tells Al Majalla about his 'step-for-step' approach to resolving the Syrian conflict, while welcoming Arab normalisation efforts

The economic devastation wrought on Syria by war is outmatched by a horrendous human cost. Changing its trajectory will be harder while those responsible for the plight remain in power.

As the prestigious university turns 100 today, Al Majalla looks back at its evolution and most significant influences

The primary focus of this initiative is to emphasise Syria's need for a second independence and to present nine key provisions for a comprehensive solution.

Ömer Önhon, Turkey's last ambassador to Syria, gives a first-hand account of what he saw in Hama, recounting the stories people had shared with him of the atrocities they experienced.

Robert Ford, the US ambassador to Syria under Obama, gives a behind-the-scenes account of the run-up and aftermath of the former US president's infamous red line over chemical weapons attacks in Syria