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International efforts, such as the Paris Agreement, aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. But experts say countries aren’t doing enough to limit dangerous global warming.
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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…
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…
May 18, 2011
Education
Reflections on Citizen Revolt in the Middle East
Join us for a conversation with scholars from the American University of Beirut who will discuss the uprisings in the Middle East and what they mean for ordinary citizens in the region.
May 18, 2011
Education
Reflections on Citizen Revolt in the Middle East
Scholars from the American University of Beirut analyze the promise and peril of the Arab Spring, as well as what role the United States should play.
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…
