Since it was first published in 1980 from its head office in London, <em>Majalla</em> has been considered one of the leading political affairs magazines in the Arab world. We offer a wide array of articles addressing the most significant political, economic and social issues facing the Middle East today, as well as the evolving cultural scene in the region. <em>Majalla</em> prides itself in being an ideas-driven publication that goes beyond reporting and headlines to provide original analysis.

Shadow of Political Leadership

[escenic_image id="555018"]He is a military man of the first order, skilful in the art of politics and decision-taking behind the scenes. He is…

The Will of Reform

[escenic_image id="555021"] Majalla: What is going on in Zahdan? Abtahi: What happens in Zahdan has several backgrounds, and I think that this issue…

Engaging Europe

[escenic_image id="555005"]More than twenty years after the Russian defeat in Afghanistan we may see the Atlantic Alliance with the same epilogue…

Meeting the Pirate Challenge

[escenic_image id="555206"]The growing threat to international shipping in the Gulf of Aden and neighboring regions from pirates operating off the…

Getting Out Of Iraq

[escenic_image id="555212"] By Linda Robinson The book includes comprehensive interviews with Petraeus and his subordinate commanders. It is…

Financial Crisis

[escenic_image id="555217"]The current financial crisis described by Alan Greenspan as ‘once in a century credit tsunami’ has shaken the very…

The Future of the Muslim Brotherhood

[escenic_image id="554507"]In an exclusive interview with The Majalla, Mahdi Akef, General Guide of the Muslim Brotherhood ruled out the possibility…

Fighting Drugs in Afghanistan

[escenic_image id="554941"]In Roman mythology, a dual-faced Janus was the god used to symbolize change and transitions such as the progression of…

After Failed Expectations

[escenic_image id="554609"]Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s controversial re-election presents both challenges and opportunities for President Barack Obama’s…