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Education Under Exceptional Circumstances: What Can Be Done About Northern Syria?
A decade after disaster struck Syria and its people, Syrian children have suffered immeasurable losses. They are highly vulnerable, cannot protect themselves from surrounding dangers, and will likely experience the effects of these circumstances for their entire lives.
Mar 3, 2022
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Dr. Raymon Al-Maaloli
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Facing Syria’s Food Crisis
In 1974, the UN defined food security as “availability at all times of adequate . . . food supplies.” According to this definition, Syria is facing a major crisis in food insecurity, while the standard of living continues to decline in the face of ongoing conflict.
Feb 14, 2022
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Ishtar Al Shami
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Human Trafficking in Iraq
Due to economic instability and militia activity, human trafficking has become an increasingly urgent issue in Iraq.
Jan 25, 2022
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Ali Ahmed Rahim
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Regional Water Cooperation in the Middle East and North Africa: Transitioning from Conflict to Stability
With rivers and lakes drying and record breaking droughts, there is a dire need for greater regional cooperation on water issues.
Nov 30, 2021
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Amro Selim
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A Constitutional Challenge to Iraq’s Treatment of Iraqi Jews
As a lawyer who has specialized in defending minorities right, religious freedom, and civil rights in Iraq, I have come to the conviction that giving justice to Iraq’s Jews is impossible under Iraq’s current legal system, as it must include restoring their stolen rights under a new, democratic Iraq.
Oct 21, 2021
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Al-Hamadani
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Humanitarian Aid and Russian Blackmail in Syria
To prevent obstacles to aid delivery in Syria, the United States should invest in local governance and agriculture production in areas outside the regime’s control. Doing so is an important step for deterring Russian blackmail, strengthening the Caesar Act, and alleviating the humanitarian crisis.
Oct 18, 2021
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Ammar Musarea
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Building a Home on the Margins of the City: Humanitarian Urbanism and Refugee Sovereignty in the Refugee Camp
Analyzing the physical structures of refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan sheds light on dynamics between the state, humanitarian organizations, and refugees.
Oct 7, 2021
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Mariam Ben Slama
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Iranian President Raisi: The Hanging Judge
As Raisi carves out his role as Iran’s new president, the international community must recognize and seek to bring to light his involvement in Iran’s state-led 1988 massacre of prisoners.
Aug 26, 2021
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Thomas Parker
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Lebanon: Contemplating “The Day After” Amidst the Collapse
Lebanon continues to face a historic, unprecedented “stress test” for which it is woefully unprepared.
Aug 4, 2021
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Hassan Mneimneh
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The Particular Importance of King Abdullah’s Visit to Washington
One underlying issue should be of particular concern during this trip: the ongoing Syrian crisis and the humanitarian and security burdens shouldered by Jordan.
Jul 16, 2021
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Bassam Barabandi
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Eviatar: What’s at Stake in the Struggle for Area C
A settlement on the site of the Eviatar outpost could pose a major obstacle to any plans for a Palestinian state.
Jul 14, 2021
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Dany Tirza
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Polarization and the Elusive Quest for Prosperity in the Arab World
In spite of recent attempts to reinvigorate the Arab world, the failure to effectively address the region’s polarization remains a major obstacle to development.
Jul 9, 2021
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Kathya K. Berrada
Nouh El Harmouzi
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Iraqi Women’s Path to Parliament
Reforms are needed to open greater opportunities for Iraqi women's political representation.
Jun 24, 2021
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Ayat Mudhafar Noori
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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
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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 used the Israel-Hamas ceasefire to his advantage.
Jun 3, 2021
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Mohamed Abdelaziz
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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
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Iraq at a Crossroads: Radical Reforms to Avert State Collapse
Without radical reform, Iraq faces potential dissolution and geographic fragmentation in the case of an increasingly likely economic crisis.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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A State in Collapse: Iraq’s Security and Governance Failures
Unregulated weapons, corruption, and mismanagement are pushing Iraq's political system towards potential collapse.
Jun 2, 2021
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Farhad Alaaldin
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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
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The Armenian Genocide, Maronite Starvation, and the Lessons in Past Atrocities
In addition to the Armenian genocide, the world should recognize the forced starvation of Lebanon's Maronites during the First World War.
May 12, 2021
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Robert Rabil
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