In the corridors of the Israeli government, plans are afoot for two demilitarised buffer zones, similar to those in effect in the Golan Heights. One…

Abdullah Gül is a distinguished political figure in Turkey, known for his deep and comprehensive understanding of the country—both domestically and…

Donald Trump’s election victory earlier this month surpassed even the loftiest of Republican expectations. With the last votes still being counted at…

Selecting the cover story for our November issue was particularly challenging because it coincides with two significant events: the US elections and…

In recent months, a string of high-stakes confrontations between Iran and Israel have unfolded before the world’s eyes. Under different circumstances…

This is not the first time that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has hinted at a possible departure from the influence of Iran, in whose debt he has…

Comparisons can certainly be drawn between Israel's current war on Lebanon and its past wars. However, this war's objectives are markedly different…

Selecting the cover story for the October issue of Al Majalla proved no easy task. September and October were marked by a series of significant and…

Not long ago, a senior-level meeting was convened in Damascus. Supported by key Arab states, it explored the reassertion of Syrian influence in…

These are difficult times for Hezbollah. In terms of its leadership, the group has all but been decapitated. In terms of its communication systems,…