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Automobiles and Authoritarians
President El-Sisi’s gambit to address Cairo’s traffic woes is bold and sorely needed. It is also fundamentally…
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…
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,…
What Islamic Extremism Says About French Secularism and…
France's recent terrorist attacks highlight the controversy surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of…
Could Banning Nuclear Weapons Threaten World Peace?
"On October 24th, 2020, the international community reached a landmark treaty which triumphs over all predecessors…
L’Empire néo-ottoman, pôle d’Influence de l’Orient : la…
À la tête de la Turquie, Recep Tayyip Erdogan avance des pions de toutes parts dans le but de créer un nouveau pôle…
Outsourcing War: Mercenaries as a Foreign Policy Tool
While the use of mercenaries is a conventional practice, its proliferation is nevertheless a cause for concern. By…
COVID-19 is Directly Increasing the Risk of Female…
In uncertainty and crisis, women and girls often get hurt. COVID-19 is no exception.
Cihan Erdal and the Fight for a Democratic Progressive…
Cihan has become one of the many innocent victims caught in the crossfire of the battle between Turkey’s incumbent…
Le Liban en détresse : un avenir pour la jeunesse?
« Et, sans cet espoir, sans savoir que je reviens, je ne pense pas pouvoir supporter de partir. »
The Fire Behind the Smoke: How Lebanon’s Corrupt…
Current leadership makes it all the easier for interested parties to gain power in Lebanon as the government is not…