Since the Syrian civil war broke out in 2011, the two major supporters of the Damascus regime, Russia and Iran, have both tried to deepen their ties with the country and its people with mixed results.
While the majority of Syrians grapple with a worsening economic crisis and can barely get by, a shrinking group of regime loyalists are profiting at the expense of others
The transfers of star footballers Ronaldo, Neymar, and Benzema to Saudi Arabia were felt around the world. Al Majalla explores how these major moves are shaking up the global sports landscape.
Secret documents obtained by Al Majalla reveal how al-Assad was able to get American support to eliminate his rivals. Aoun was sent into exile to Paris and Geagea was imprisoned.
In an article for Al Majalla, Algerian author Samir Qasimi explains how novels in Arabic do not feel as authentically Algerian as those in French, which some see as the language of colonialism
Al Majalla reveals the details of secret presidential discussions between Washington and Damascus during a time of flux in the Middle East as global dynamics shifted
In an interview with Al Majalla, Dr. Maha Bali says she surrenders to the idea that the technology cannot be stopped but stresses the importance of shaping it to advance our values — not destroy them
Back in the day, valets were harmless. But a new generation of yellow jackets – who are mostly young men with criminal records – push unwelcome services onto unsuspecting drivers across Morocco.
Algeria has some ways to go before being able to meet the requirements to join BRICS, one of which is a strong GDP. To this end, Algeria has set its sights on doubling its oil and gas production.
While all the effects of this conflict may take time to fully realise, short and medium-term signs expose the limits of US power and see America's rivals benefiting
Closing the Strait of Hormuz has shown how the Gulf should shift from an oil-export model to a digital and distribution hub. Will this trigger the long-delayed free trade agreement with China?
Building on the ten-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, time will tell if these talks are a one-off or the beginning of a different path for Lebanon.
Egyptian heritage researcher Haytham Abu Zayd sheds light on how the art form grew, excelled, and then declined over the years and ends by offering a path to revival