Some Gulf economies will contract by as much as 16% this year, but those with diversified revenue streams and sovereign wealth funds have a bit of a cushion

Mehrdad Akhlaghi's appointment comes at a time when the regime's survival depends heavily on the quantity and quality of its missile arsenal

Key voices in the West appear to be throwing him under the bus ahead of the approaching Israeli election

From 'A Doll's House' to 'Tale' Nazel', Nora's story asks whether a woman can reclaim her independence without walking away

Türkiye's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources writes for Al Majalla

Cairo's response was one of swift and total rejection, as the EEZ ratified by the Haftars overlaps with Egypt's EEZ and Cairo

This week's cover story details how militia influence undermines state institutions, deepens sectarian divisions and creates security vacuums that IS could exploit

Should the US and Israel fail in their war on Iran, Tehran would likely expand its regional influence at the expense of Sunni Arabs, who could potentially turn to extremist groups to fight back

Washington's preferred course appears to be preserving an order administered by vying factions, rather than embarking on the uncertain and potentially perilous task of replacing it

Al Majalla spoke with Sunni Arabs across the country about the current political and security situation, listening to their concerns about the future amid regional conflict and US withdrawal