Fikra Forum

The Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

The Crisis in Relations Between Jews and Arabs in Israel: Can the Rift Be Healed?

Without genuine, serious introspection, any resolution to the current tensions between Arabs and Jews in Israel will likely be superficial.

Jun 16, 2021

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Michael Milstein

Fikra Forum

Gaza, Qatar, and the UAE: The Abraham Accords After Operation Guardian of the Walls

The Abraham Accords seem to have neither obfuscated not strengthened the Palestinian cause.

Jun 16, 2021

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Yoel Guzansky
Yohanan Tzoreff

Palestinians view an unexploded Israeli shell in Gaza

The Inevitable Rearmament of Hamas

Hamas is using the rubble and unexploded ordnance from Israeli strikes to re-arm, and new, bold ideas are needed to

Jun 14, 2021

U.S.-Egyptian Rapprochement after Gaza Ceasefire: Media Responses and Repercussions

While media responses to U.S. rapprochement with Egypt and Egypt's warming towards Hamas differ, it is clear that Sisi has

Jun 3, 2021

Iraqi Militias

Iraqi Militias Are Developing Local Funding Sources for Social Activities

Iran-backed militias in Iraq are using fraudulent loans to bankroll their community activities, drawing into question their adherence to Islamic laws and mores.

Jun 9, 2021

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Sadiq Hassaan

Perspectives on Iraqi Society

Fikra Forum

Pushing for Reforms from Iraqi Kurdish Ruling Parties

If the Biden administration is serious about addressing human rights violations, it should push for a more democratic, free, and just government in Iraqi Kurdistan.

Jun 9, 2021

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Diliman Abdulkader

Fikra Forum

Iraqi Protestors: On the Iraqi State and the Arrest of Muslih

Protestors in Iraq are using the "Who Killed Me" hashtag to call out militia influence in the Iraqi government and demand greater protection for demonstrators.

Jun 2, 2021

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Azhar Al-Rubaie

Fikra Forum

The Impact of Gender Violence on the US-Kurdish Alliance

Violence against women and other social issues in the KRI require multifaceted, international solutions, and the United States stands to benefit from supporting these solutions.

May 27, 2021

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Ruwayda Mustafah

Syria

Unity Begins and Ends with Education Initiatives in Northern Syria

For years, progressive education has been a cornerstone in the Autonomous Administration in Northeastern Syria. It is now one of several components hampering regional unity.

Jun 7, 2021

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