In Moscow, Syria's new president said he wants to restore and redefine relations with Russia—a former foe. But is this a genuine olive branch or a message to Washington?

A firestorm started by an ally helped unravel the 'Axis of Resistance'– and changed Tehran's own trajectory

Trump's peace plan may have ended the daily massacres, but it falls far short of a lasting resolution. So where do Palestinians go from here?

Only US pressure will ensure that Israel honours the Gaza ceasefire

While Cairo felt that the Hamas attacks on Israel were a response to occupation, it does not see eye-to-eye with the group. It also has practical worries, not least of which are economic.

Al Majalla lays out four key hurdles to clear to ensure the truce sticks this time around

Benjamin Netanyahu lacks a realistic vision for navigating Israel's potential economic isolation

Al Majalla spoke to natives of both sides of the river in Syria's divided, oil-rich province Deir ez-Zor over a period of several months to understand whether more conflict might be in the offing

Iraqi sculptor's epic wall-mounted installations evoke the destruction of Aleppo and Mosul, displayed in Beirut in the shadow of ongoing genocide in Gaza.