The joint defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan came amidst regional security vulnerabilities and declining confidence in the adequacy of American guarantees.

Almoutasim al-Kilani says Syria's future depends on a nationally led transitional justice process that ensures accountability, reforms institutions, and upholds the rule of law.

Debates have recently been reignited regarding the future of the Palestinian political regime and the possibility of restoring democratic life after the absence of the Legislative Council for nearly two decades.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, cybersecurity expert Ali Alrahbe said Syria faces growing cyber threats requiring a comprehensive national strategy, while discussing digital vulnerabilities, hybrid information warfare, and the need to strengthen cyber defenses.

Amid the ongoing Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, international and grassroots efforts are escalating to break it and keep the Palestinian cause at the forefront of the global agenda.

Palestinian tribes and clans in Gaza are actively countering foreign-backed militias by withdrawing social protection, using community influence to reintegrate young fighters, and coordinating with local security to restore civil peace.

Qatar, along with the other Gulf states, found itself targeted, despite not being a party to any military operations against Iran.

Former MI6 Chief Alex Younger offers a striking assessment, arguing that Iran has so far managed to impose both operational and strategic dynamics that have given it the “upper hand,” despite the significant gap in capabilities.

Gaza municipality spokesperson Hosni Mahna painted a stark picture of the besieged territory’s multiple crises, spanning from severe water shortages and contamination to piled-up waste and the rubble of homes.

As the month of Ramadan approaches, the extremist Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has taken new measures aimed at increasing control over Al-Aqsa Mosque and provoking Muslims worldwide.

The Israeli occupation's decision to transfer its military headquarters from "Tel Aviv" to Jerusalem reflects a political agenda to impose Israeli sovereignty over the city and consolidate its status as its alleged capital.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Sudanese politician Mohamed Abu Zeid warns that the RSF threatens Sudan and its neighbors Libya, Algeria, and Egypt, blasts the UAE for backing the militia, and calls for urgent international action as the humanitarian crisis deepens.

The events in Hadramout Governorate transcend being a mere local incident, noting that they represent a political and social earthquake threatening the remaining cohesion of the anti-Houthi camp.

The future Syria, after the end of the transitional phase, will witness political pluralism, as this is one of the fundamental goals for which the Syrian revolution arose.

In an interview with Al-Estiklal, Egyptian economic expert Abdul Hafiz al-Sawi criticized the decision to reopen the famous Helwan Iron and Steel Factory, calling it a sign of confusion and inconsistency in the country’s economic policymaking after the plant was shut down in 2021.