The ongoing conflict in Syria since 2011 has triggered the largest refugee and displacement crisis of our time. Syrian refugees have sought asylum in more than 130 countries, with the majority…
The Middle East is no stranger to displacement. Al Majalla highlights case studies in Lebanon and Syria as a potential template for the future of Gaza.
In a study published by 'Routledge', Syrian researcher and university professor Basem Mahmud studies the sociology of emotions experienced by Syrian refugees, from hope to despair.
Over 68.5 million people have been forcefully displaced worldwide as a result of persecution, conflict, violence or human rights violations.Close to 40 percent originate from the Arab…
The standoff in the Hormuz is not simply a question of whether Tehran can survive economic pressure, but whether Washington can sustain the pressure at an acceptable cost.
Many Israelis actually believe that they lost the war, with opposition leader Yair Lapid accusing the Israeli premier of having led the country into "strategic collapse and diplomatic catastrophe"
The Strait of Hormuz is now poised to become the primary arena of confrontation, with Iran relying on speedboat-driven guerrilla warfare to confront the US navy.
Former regime soldiers are stuck in limbo, as their undocumented status prevents them from working, travelling, and curbs family members' access to education, healthcare and social services