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Where Do Refugees Stand in the Beirut Disaster?
As the Lebanese parliament remains in shambles, popular protests have continued despite a COVID-19 lockdown, and…
Monumental Symbols: The Hagia Sophia
Proudly anchored in the historic district of Fatih, Istanbul, the Hagia Sophia stands as a monument that seems to…
Battling Conflict and COVID-19: The Changing Dynamics…
Since 2011, civil war has raged on in Syria, creating one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century.…
Afghanistan’s Gendered Healthcare System…
The healthcare system in Afghanistan is under attack, both by the Taliban and by a virus that knows no bounds.…
Behind the Curtain: US Foreign Policy in the Age of…
Given the extent of the COVID-19 emergency in the U.S., drastic changes in domestic policy should be at the…
Environmental Peacebuilding in the Middle East: The…
In recent years, environmental challenges such as climate change, water scarcity, food security, and land…
Another Goal in Mind: “Sportswashing” in…
Governments have always attempted to repurpose public sporting enthusiasm for their political gain. Sportswashing…
Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean: Interview Part 2
In the last two decades, there have been discoveries of oil and natural gas in the Eastern Mediterranean. We asked…
The Price War and the Pandemic: Why the Oil Market is in…
It is obvious that the war triggered will be harmful in the long run; it might, in fact, permanently disrupt…
How COVID-19 Will Impact Saudi Arabia’s…
COVID-19 struck at the wrong time for a state looking to roll back welfare and build a private marketplace. If the…
Élections israéliennes : le réveil des minorités?
Pour la première fois, des minorités traditionnellement exclues des élections en Israël telles que les Arabes et…
Idlib: Syria’s Final Battle
After nine long years of brutal conflict, the Syrian Civil War is beginning its final chapter, and Idlib, the final…