The scale of Israel's escalation — and whether or not Hezbollah will become directly engaged in the battle — will be the first and most critical field test of the "unity of arenas" doctrine.

The venue choice is seen as a nod to Morocco's impressive economic development and influential role as an Arab, African and Mediterranean country of growing strategic importance.

Unemployment, poverty and a bleak outlook have recently led many Gazans to take their own life. These conditions are unsustainable and put the recent outbreak of war into context.

IMF and World Bank policies are outdated and need to be reformed. They have only caused more misery and credit addiction in borrowing countries. Al Majalla explains.

Egypt and Syria handed Israel its biggest military defeat on 6 October 1973. 50 years later, Gaza militants have launched another stunning offensive deep into Israeli territory. Al Majalla explains.

The conflict between Israel and the Arab world started in 1948 when a Jewish state was created on Palestinian land. Despite some peace agreements reached, tension continues to fester to this day.

After the October War came shuttle diplomacy. Al Majalla reveals what went on in the room when two statesmen met and managed to draw up a historic peace agreement.

The celebrated author and Al Majalla contributor died on 30 September at 59. He leaves behind him a legion of fans who saw him as a friend.

As tensions boil over after a YPG-linked terrorist attack in Ankara, Turkey ramps up attacks on the PKK. The US has stood by its YPG allies, coming close to direct confrontation with its NATO ally.