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A woman reacts as she inspects damages at Al Shifa Hospital after Israeli forces withdrew. Reuters

An Arab perspective on the Gaza War after six months of conflict

Israel's friends are falling away, its army cannot claim victory, its major ally is losing patience, and its diplomatic isolation has never been so stark. For Arab states, the time is now.

Hesham Alghannam 01 April 2024
This file photo taken on September 24, 2020, shows the Brega oil port in Masra Brega, some 270Km west of Libya's eastern city of Benghazi. (Photo by AFP)

Libya Struggles with Self-Made Oil Crisis

In mid-April, the MENA growth forecast of the World Bank anticipated that the economies of Arab oil exporter countries “are expected to grow by 5.2% in 2022, the fastest rate since 2016, on the back…

Dalia Ziada 29 April 2022

Neutrality Prevents Arab Polarization in Int’l Crisis

Regardless of the reasons behind the current Ukrainian crisis, its reasons, the delicacy of the related conditions, its fate and the disparity in the stances taken by various countries – its outbreak…

Abdelkader Zaoui 08 April 2022
General view of the site of a bombing at a shopping center as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues, in Kyiv, Ukraine March 21, 2022. REUTERS/Marko Djuricá

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Impact on Arab Economies: Losers and Winners

Wars or military confrontations always come with dramatic, impactful changes. The economy is the most fragile or the weakest link that can be shaken with the first sign of instability. Unprecedented…

Motasem Al Felou 25 March 2022
Abdelkader Zaoui

Arabs and Africa: Lonely Efforts, Little Benefits

The Arabs should not look at their relations with African countries in the same way they look at relations with any other continent or international group because the African continent represents a…

Abdelkader Zaoui 12 February 2022
Abdelkader Zaoui

The Arab League Stuck in Flawed, Ineffective Role

The announcement of the delay of the Arab summit scheduled to be held in Algeria in March has revealed the depth of the fundamental political differences that afflict inter-Arab relations. It…

Abdelkader Zaoui 04 February 2022
Abdelkader Zaoui

Arab World, Neighboring Countries Addicted to Instability

The relationships between Arab and non-Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa region are unstable. The interrelationships, both bilateral and multilateral, which seemed to be unbreakable,…

Abdelkader Zaoui 21 January 2022
Abdelkader Zaoui

The Abrahamic Religion: Scholars Issue ‘Prejudice, Slander’ Statement

In February 2021, the International Union of Muslim Scholars’ (IUMS) Da’wah (calling for Islam) Committee issued a press statement saying it had organized the first so-called international conference…

Abdelkader Zaoui 21 December 2021
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Ethiopia. (Getty)

The Water Wars Defining Middle East Future

Armed conflicts are not new to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It is the only region in the world where people, on daily basis, witness stories of territorial disputes, civil wars,…

Dalia Ziada 11 June 2021
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Can the Houthis be defeated?

15, Oct 2026

In this week's cover story, Al Majalla examines the military balance of power on the ground, the networks through which the Houthis obtain weapons, and the foreign support they receive

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Turkish Navy's UH-60 Black Hawk (naval/S-70B variant) with T129 ATAK participate in a ceremonial parade during the Denizkurdu-I/2026 Exercise in the Eastern Mediterranean, off the coast of Aksaz, in Mugla, on 24 September 2026. ADEM ALTAN / AFP
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Regional crises and tensions: the view from Ankara

20, Oct 2026

From its growing defensive support for Saudi Arabia to its escalating tensions with Israel and Azerbaijan, Türkiye has much to navigate

Omer Onhon
The Egyptian Air Force aerobatics team "Silver Stars" performs during the second international air show and aerospace expo at El Alamein International Airport in El Alamein, Egypt, on 9 September 2026. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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Cairo pledges to back Riyadh in its fight with the Houthis

19, Oct 2026

Their defence ties date back decades, so it is no surprise Egypt is standing by Saudi Arabia at a critical time for both countries

Amr Emam
Sara Padovan
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Student protests test France's Republican promise

18, Oct 2026

Education reform is at the heart of the demonstrations shaking Paris and beyond, with thousands already arrested, but the government's ability to meet learners' demands is limited

Elie Kossaifi
Helena Perez Garcia
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Ms. Rachel, Gaza, and the power of education

13, Oct 2026

As YouTube star Accurso's influence grew, she transitioned from educator to child advocate. But it only became 'controversial' when she spoke up for Palestinian kids

Hala Al-Naji

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