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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…
December 9, 2016
Tunisia
Weekend Reading: Tunisian Economics, Assad and the Jihadis, and Palestinians in Egypt
Reading selections for the weekend of December 9, 2016.
May 1, 2015
Iran
Weekend Reading and Watching: Zarif in NY, Daily Life in Damascus, and Science in the Middle East
Iranian FM Mohammad Zarif answers questions at New York University on the recent nuclear framework, terrorism, and more. Rima Ayoubi talks about day to day difficulties she faces in Damascus. Moham…
March 29, 2013
Egypt
Regional Voices: Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, and Tunisia
“Their lives are worthless when it comes to the interests of Egypt and Egyptians…I am a president after a revolution, meaning that we can sacrifice a few so the country can move forward. It is absolu…
February 8, 2013
Middle East and North Africa
Is Insulting the President a Crime: Ramallah This Time
On January 23, I did a blog post here noting that in his short time in power Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi had 24 times had people jailed for the "crime" of "insulting the president." My comment t…