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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 15, 2018
Syrian Civil War
Where Do We Go From Here? A First-Hand Account from Syria
In the midst of breaking news stories about the Syrian war, the voices of Syrian women remain absent, despite their contributions to advancing peace in local communities across the country. Rula Asad…
April 1, 2016
Syria
Who Is Bashar al-Assad?
Experts analyze the leadership style, psychology, personality, and policy choices of Syria's President Bashar-al Assad.
July 3, 2013
Egypt
Voices From Egypt
“It was more honorable for us to die than to have the people of Egypt terrorized or threatened.” –Gen. Abdul Fattah el-Sisi on a military-affiliated Facebook page early on Wednesday in a posting titl…
February 7, 2013
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Tunisia, Egypt, Iran, Syria, and More
Significant Developments Tunisia. Tunisia’s ruling Islamist party Ennahda rejected its own prime minister’s proposal today to form a new government of technocrats following the assassination yesterd…
October 18, 2012
United States
Middle East Matters This Week: Brahimi’s Cease-Fire, Libyan Fighting, Egyptian Constitution Struggles, and More Iran Sanctions
Significant Middle East Developments Syria. Iran and Turkey today endorsed UN-Arab League envoy Lakhdar Brahimi’s call for a cease-fire during the Eid al-Adha holiday that begins October 26. Brahimi…
