Cristina Casabón is co-founder of Baab Al Shams. She has a Masters in International Relations; her research was on Egypt's political transition. Follow her on: @casabonnline
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWhy many young Arabs join violent radical groupsThe key to combating extremism is prevention. But what are the conditions that lead youth to become radicalised?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe paradox of the Syrian conflict and its politicsWhile the French president has won public approval and international backing for the fight against IS, differences...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaBaathist/Syrian state institutions must be reformedAssad is responsible for the damage being caused to Syria, but he is not the only one. Negotiators must reconsider...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEurope: time to face upSharing responsibility for the refugee crisis is a first step, but it remains unclear if EU members will work...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEgypt's military economyThe army, now in government with international support, is increasing its economic power and is free to impose the...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaMiddle East mix of feudal and dictatorial systemsThe political future of the region is unclear, because it depends on the evolution of different political systems....