Washington must seriously reform its notoriously slow and complex foreign military sales process to help regional partners meet the rising strategic challenge of Iran

Saudi Arabia's new approach that looks after its own interests seems to be paying off. China has been pivotal in getting regional players to cooperate peacefully in a way that benefits all.

In part 4 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla sheds light on a meeting between Rafic Hariri and George W. Bush. The Lebanese PM left with an understanding as to Saddam's fate and with a message for Iran.

Before it invaded Iraq in 2003, the US was trying to reassure Iran that it would not be targeted next. In part 3 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla publishes private discussions held in Damascus.

With an economy in decline, a growing population and a growing refugee community, Egypt can be the source of the next migration wave into Europe. This package aims to stave off this 'threat'.

The Kurdish leader was party to secret talks with the Americans in the run-up to the US invasion of Iraq. In part 2 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla reveals for the first time what he told the Syrians.

The Egyptian series premiered on the first day of Ramadan and tells the story of the 11th-century cult leader Hasan i-Sabbah, whose followers were credited as pioneers of organised assassinations

Criticism of Netanyahu from a US senator and staunch supporter of Israel is important. But Democrats are increasingly opposing Israel's war on Gaza and want to see actions, not just talk.

In 2002, the CIA informed Iraqi Kurds of its plan for regime change. In part 1 of a 7-part series, Al Majalla publishes first-hand accounts of the conversations that would change the Middle East.