Will stakeholders be able to breathe new life into the Lebanese state, or will we see the birth of an entirely new one?

Putting Lebanon back on the path of statehood and economic recovery is not only an urgent necessity for the Lebanese but also a step toward building a more peaceful and prosperous Middle East

A surprise offensive by the Turkish-backed HTS came after Israel warned Damascus it would pay a 'heavy price' if it keeps arming Hezbollah. How might Syria's stakeholders respond? Al Majalla explains.

Loved in Russia but distrusted by the establishment, the next potential overseer of US intelligence agencies could very well clean house. Cue an almighty showdown.

Our fortnightly round-up of the latest Arabic books covering a wide range of topics, reflecting some of the trends and thinking in the Arab world