A US abstention allowed the vote to pass after three previous vetoes. Since then, Israel has ignored it, and an embarrassed US downplayed its significance, calling it non-binding.

Joe Biden, Chuck Hagel, and Colin Powell debated with Bashar al-Assad on their intent to get rid of Saddam. In part 5 of a seven-part series, Al Majalla reveals what was discussed for the first time.

While there are plenty of instances of zombie banks around the world, Lebanon stands out as the most extreme example of deliberate negligence and procrastination in banking reform

The Secretary General of Fatah's Central Committee tells Al Majalla that the Palestinians need a unified strategy to mend divisions and leverage new-found global support for their cause

Lebanon's cash economy and money laundering have come under increased scrutiny. The banking sector is under intense pressure to comply or face serious consequences.

A bold move from the KDP comes with major implications. It reveals deepening constitutional fault lines and growing unease over Iranian influence.

The respected technocrat is the latest in a revolving door of prime ministers under Mahmoud Abbas. He arrives at a critical time when Palestine's future is at stake.

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.