Israel's former prime minister and army chief Ehud Barak speaks to Al Majalla in an exclusive interview

Its collapse could be sudden and irreversible

Khamenei continues to carry out Khomeini's vision, which is not only bent on the destruction of Israel but aspires to be the dominant regional power. To this end, Iran exercises 'strategic patience'.

The North African neighbours who never miss an opportunity to irk one another are vying for regional influence through diplomacy

Sustainable peace in the Middle East will depend on Gulf countries normalising ties with Israel and moving toward a two-state solution for Palestine. Arab nations must seize the initiative.

The founding King of Saudi Arabia knew that the Arab armies were weak and could be easily defeated because they were young and inexperienced

With millions of Palestinians under threat from the far-right Israeli government, now is not the time to disagree on representation. Arab states need to step in, just like they did before.

A recently declassified document drawn up in 1947 highlights how US intelligence predicted war and Israel's ongoing need for support while worrying about its impact on American interests in the region

Gaza is a top priority, but a confluence of factors means that now is the time to set up durable systems, including a regional security architecture. It all starts with having a collective Arab vision