Gulf states haven't stopped investing in their neighbours, but resilience now weighs alongside returns and influence. Syria and Lebanon show what that means in practice
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
Boulos's remarks shattered expectations that UN Security Council Resolution 2797—which made Morocco's autonomy plan the basis for negotiations—would quickly translate into a final settlement
From meaning to memory, artists who endured the war have used their work to reflect how their understanding of 'home' has been changed by the devastation
Borrowing to offset potential shortfalls in oil revenues will likely remain an important part of Gulf governments' financing strategies in the coming years
Palestinians who survived what the UN has termed a genocide are living in an apocalyptic landscape, where access to clean water, food, medical care, and education has become a daily struggle
This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit
Saved from default in 2024, Egypt's macroeconomic policies and central bank flexibility have helped steady the ship amid the fallout of Israel's war on Gaza and the US war on Iran