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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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September 15, 2017
Iraq
Weekend Reading: The U.S., Iran, and the KRG; Remembering Bentalha
Reading selections for the weekend of September 15, 2017.
November 20, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
The UAE Model for Arab Women
Combating ISIS and Islamist terrorism more generally requires bullets and bombs, but it requires far more--including changing the social practices that have marginalized so many Arabs in their own co…
November 5, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
Kerry, Rabin, the PLO, and the "Peace Process"
Marking the anniversary of the death of Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin this week, Secretary of State Kerry said this: Former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin devoted his life to defending …
June 21, 2013
Iran
Weekend Reading: Iran’s New President, "Arab Idol" Star, and Syria’s Civil War
Hossein Hafezian comments on why analysts failed to predict Rouhani’s win in Iran’s presidential elections and what to expect from his presidency. Dalia Hatuqa examines the cultural, symbolic, and p…
May 22, 2012
Egypt
Why Are Egypt’s Presidential Elections Significant?
In an historic development, Egyptians head to the polls on Wednesday and Thursday to vote for a new president. To better understand the importance of this week’s elections, I asked a number of Egypti…
