The human cost and development disasters caused by the August invasion in 1990 remain after Kuwait became hooked on high public spending to recover. Financial and economic reform is needed.

An ageing Europe needs young, skilled workers, drawing thousands toward perilous voyages which all too often end in tragedy. There is a better way.

In an exclusive interview with Al Majalla, the key Turkish opposition figure reveals his plans to solve the refugee 'problem' as well as his intention to run in the next elections.

Lebanon's central bank governor leaves office after three decades, leaving depositors and the fate of their life savings in the hands of a crude ruling elite

On the centenary of his birth, Al Majalla takes a look at his immense contribution as the world he belonged to, and helped shape, no longer seems to exist

Experts stress the need to abandon traditional methods of forest management in exchange for sustainable management and an integrated early warning system

The United States doesn't need more troops or hardware to rebuild trust with its regional partners. It just needs to be more effective, innovative, and consistent with what it already has.

A trio of high-profile political or diplomatic institutions have looked again at Beirut but without enough attention on the financial aspect of its woes

After his death, the Egyptian director's legacy was confined to the annals of history. Al Majalla explores the immense wealth of his dismissed contribution.

The demise of debt talks with the IMF made the country's finances a national talking point. A Saudi package has provided wriggle room, but political action is needed for proper progress.