While its president plays on European fears of the human fallout from default, debt crisis looms ahead of the hot Mediterranean summer

IS and its predecessors have a long history of working directly with al-Assad's regime and benefiting from its indirect facilitation

A blend of intimacy and the fresh perspective they provide is making autobiographies more popular. Take a look at why the genre is so captivating via two very different books

In a chat with Al Majalla, former Iraqi foreign minister Hoshyar Zebari details the run-up and aftermath of the US invasion of Iraq and its impact on the the Kurdish quest for legitimacy

Syrian novelist Khaled Khalifa shares his firsthand account from the heart of the country's capital, describing the endless sorrow of the Syrian people

A breakdown of Sudan's rich resources and the mounting obstacles preventing its economy from getting back on track

Analysis of the diplomatic movement regarding Syria including the positions of Gulf states, Syria's neighbours, world powers, and Turkey

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Islamist AKP party are facing its most serious challenge after two decades in power  

Six months after Iraq formed a new government, Iraqis have mixed views on al-Sudani's performance

Arabic poetry had a profound impact on human civilisation and enjoys a deservedly high status in world art and literature