Syria
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Election 2020
2020 hopefuls: Outshine your opponents on Syria
By Michele MacMillan The 2020 hopefuls have notched two debates on their belts as part of their months-long slog through…
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Editor's Picks
Children have the power to speak hope into their countries
By Alyssa Heisey “We remember a life without conflict. And we know a childhood in peace is possible. But today…
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A Middle East Helsinki conference: NGO action needed
By Rene Wadlow On 23 July 2019, the Russian Government’s “Collective Security for the Persian Gulf Region” was presented in…
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MIDDLE EAST
The Turkish shipping company rejects accusations of violating US sanctions
By Michael Bennett Mubariz Mansimov, Azerbaijani-Turkish tycoon and head of Palmali Maritime Shipping, refuted claims about the ownership of vessels…
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ASIA
Is Turkish shipping company violating U.S. sanctions?
By Michael Bennett Turkey-based shipping company Palmali Maritime Shipping is in the spotlight again for allegedly violating the U.S. imposed…
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The Islamic State: The last battle in Syria?
By Rene Wadlow What seems to be the last battle against a cohesive remnant of the Islamic State (ISIS) in…
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AMERICAS
What’s in a “Wall”? In Israel, a mix of structures, technology, policy, and cross-border cooperation
By Raphael Benaroya Since the Berlin Wall fell, more walls have gone up around the world than come down—Harvard International…
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HOME
Despite Trump’s claim, ISIL is not defeated
By Madison Jones McAleese On December 19, President Trump tweeted: “We have defeated ISIS in Syria, my only reason for…
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In Washington
President Trump’s graceful exit from Syria deserves praise!
By Vijeth Kanahalli 17 years on; $1 trillion spent; 2500 Americans lives lost and the Taliban still holds 50% of…
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MIDDLE EAST
A singular gulf country in the Middle-East? How the UAE articulates its ‘’pro-secular’’ vision of the Arab World
By Sofiane Belmiloud To depict the Gulf crisis as a mere ‘’game of thobes’’ between affluent and ego-centric Sheikhs fails to…
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