Syria's deep economic reliance on Lebanon, shaped by years of conflict and international sanctions, has made regime-held areas particularly vulnerable to Lebanon's economic and political instability
After success attracting big-name investors into the country, there is speculation about the overlap between cutting corporate know-how and applications for the army and intelligence gathering
Hezbollah's stronghold has been under relentless Israeli attack for weeks. On the ground, Al Majalla explains how Beirut's once diverse southern suburb evolved into a 'little Tehran' over time.
Criminal extortion gangs at cash machines and high commissions from money exchange bureaus send war-ravaged Palestinians to look for digital alternatives
Israeli intelligence services have done a thorough job of 'knowing their enemy' north of the border, in a system honed over time and against an enemy who provided opportunities
In recent years, AI-based tools have become part of Israel’s military arsenal. This was particularly evident during the Gaza war of 2023-2024, in which the Israeli army deployed AI-based systems for…
Trump and Netanyahu disagree on whether to use military force to stop Iran's nuclear programme, and Israel's punishing attack on Iran places the region on a worrisome trajectory
While Israel's attack dealt a severe blow to Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, the long-term impact remains uncertain as Tehran's potential for retaliation introduces new risks
Tensions reach a boiling point as an IAEA report finds Tehran in breach of its nuclear obligations. Meanwhile, US personnel are ordered out of the region in a sign that escalation may be imminent.
Al Majalla unpacks this new chapter in Middle East diplomacy, exploring the history behind the silence, present-day stakes, and the uncertain road ahead
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