خلق الحوار. التأثير على السياسة.
Generating Dialogue. Impacting Policy.
West Bank and Gaza publics have rejected the U.S. Administration’s peace plan, but the latest poll shows that most Palestinians now also reject an armed confrontation or intifadah against Israel—opting instead for a focus on pragmatic improvements on the ground, or even on renewed peace talks.
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Women's decisions to join terrorist groups have multiple, complex factors. However, the culture of gender repression in the general public sphere urges women to search for an alternative mode of living; a reality not discussed enough in the overall conversation about terrorism.
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One year ago, Algeria witnessed the beginning of the largest and most peaceful popular protests since its independence in 1962. Since then, Algerians have filled the streets every Tuesday and Friday to express their rejection of the state’s political system and demand radical change.
As Chinese officials monitor the responses of the international community, there are several signs that this latest incident is likely to shape aspects of China’s foreign policy.
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The Trump Administration would benefit from taking seriously the issues that have been raised, focusing on why Palestinians have come out so decisively against this plan.
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International efforts aimed at supporting the women in rural Ibb could alter the socio-economic landscape of rural Ibb and, given Ibb’s potential, may create a ripple effect of positive developments throughout the rest of the country.
