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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe “deal of the century” is already on the ground before being on paperMany recent developments signal an early implementation of the “deal of the century” despite Palestinian rejection.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe decline of Erdoğanist authoritarianism: a new chance for “democratization” in Turkey?The Istanbul municipal elections might be the beginning of the post-Erdoğan period. But is it the end of authoritarianism?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaWar is no solution to the US-Iran standoffNothing other than direct talks can offer a prospect for a solution to the crisis.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaLeaks, hacks, and scandals: a conversation with Tarek El-ArissOn the radical transformations affecting Arab culture in the digital age.
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Published in: ourEconomyTurkey does imperialism: Turkish foreign policy in the Middle EastTo understand Turkey’s actions in the Middle East, we need to grasp its precarious place in world capitalism.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaTunisia: Essebsi and the resurrection of BourguibaDid Beji Caid Essebsi succeed in his attempt to bring back Bourguibism to Tunisia?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIt’s not about reaching Europe, but fleeing Libya: accounts from a Mediterranean rescue shipWhile the whole of Europe was speaking about the castaways we had on board, we were the only ones hearing their stories.
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Published in: Frontline InsightsWoman by woman: crossing borders to strengthen rights in North AfricaSharing learning – and supportive international funding – has been the key to making a difference at the grass roots...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaTorn: defaced posters and silent dissent in EgyptThe remains of eyes and ears evoke a strong metaphor in a city haunted by constant state surveillance.
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Published in: 50.50After the revolution: Sudan’s women face backlash from Islamic fundamentalistsThey ousted one of the world’s worst dictators. Then came brutal counter-attacks from rich, militarised Islamic...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaEthio-Lebanese corpse disposal inc.The Addis Standard uncovers the bilateral effort to cover-up Ethiopian deaths in Lebanon.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaIn Lebanon: new waves of hatred with little solidarityThe needed solidarity with Mashrou’ Leila has unintentionally overshadowed the thousands of Palestinian voices...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaDistancing to protect: the US role in preserving the Syrian regimeHow the US prevented the overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria by dissociating itself from it.
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Published in: Can Europe Make It?Turkish centre-right: soon over-crowded?Throughout the early 2019 election process, İmamoğlu pushed the boundaries of the secularist main opposition CHP,...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaTrump’s peace plan and the future of PalestineWill the ‘Deal of the Century' force the Palestinian Authority to find a new approach?
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaThe missing three-letter word in the Iran crisisOil’s enduring sway in U.S. policy in the Middle East
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaConceptualizing love for peace from below: humane security in AfghanistanAn alternative concept of security is needed based on values of humanity and empathy, a security that is not only...
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaDomestic violence laws in the Arab region: a good start but far from enoughLegislation to protect survivors of domestic violence must ensure that these survivors are at the center of any State effort.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaFacebook and policing the war of narrativesAbdul Baset al-Sarout's death brings the Syrian war into cyberspace.
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Published in: North Africa, West AsiaBeing a hyphenated Palestinian: an identity game of hide and seekIn a context of fragmentation and disconnect, what is the link that binds us all to claim our membership to a...