In an interview with Al Majalla, the accomplished novelist-turned-politician reflects on her fascinating career

It was not a sectarian revolution or war, even though it has some important sectarian components

With significant and deepening interests in the Middle East, Beijing's growing role in geopolitics is reshaping both the region and China's reputation in global diplomacy, first via Riyadh and Tehran

The iconic singer has touched the hearts and souls of Arabs throughout the region with her nostalgic songs about the glorious homelands that once were

After Syrians experienced the brutalities of war for more than a decade as the world stood by watching, earthquake survivors say they didn't expect help this time either

In the aftermath of February's twin earthquakes, accountability is hard to come by, despite everyone knowing who is to blame

The Arabic Booker novels of this year revolve around the desert, immigration, the harshness of life at home and abroad, and the continuous search for shelter, home, and safety

A movement based on Arab nationalism took control of Syria in 1963 and went on to shape the politics of the region for decades after

While Libya has an abundance of oil it is politically and strategically divided and lacks economic and human capital