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Nostalgia Nationalism: Twisting the Image of the Past…
“Anemoia” is nostalgia for a time you’ve never known. While often used to describe the odd feeling you get when you…
The US and Saudi’s strategic alliance: Why the Biden…
The pressure to impose sanctions upon the crown prince is at odds with the two countries' vital bilateral…
Is It Time to End the United States’…
Nearing two decades of involvement in Afghanistan, the American government is increasingly deliberating over what…
Sanctions on Trial: Embargoing in the Wrong Direction
Because of the importance of a country's trade and economic sectors in domestic livelihoods, there is an argument…
Automobiles and Authoritarians
President El-Sisi’s gambit to address Cairo’s traffic woes is bold and sorely needed. It is also fundamentally…
Who gets to be a journalist?
Ensuring the rights of journalists at protests is not only a matter of principle — it is also a question of…
Vaccine Rollout in the Middle East: A Spotlight on…
As one of the world’s most economically disparate regions, the Middle East provides a stark example of inequality…
Who Cares About Peace in Afghanistan?
Both the Taliban and the Afghan government stand to lose from a peace deal: the Taliban will likely have to…
Biden: the End of American Involvement in Afghanistan?
In practice, Biden may be the one to wrap up Trump’s withdrawal plan. Despite hopes among Afghan government…
The Abraham Accords: A Not-So-Peaceful Peace Treaty
At face value, the Abraham Accords appear to be a historic diplomatic achievement that will promote peace,…
Qatar and FIFA Facing Worldwide Scrutiny With the…
FIFA's decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup has resulted in international backlash for the organization as…
Un nouvel accord de cessez-le-feu en Libye : a-t-on…
Dans un territoire où la tendance historique est à la violation des cessez-le-feu, le nouvel accord, bien que…