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Italy, Libya, and the Threat of Coronavirus
Since Italy first announced its first confirmed case of coronavirus in late January, the virus has spread throughout the country with unprecedented speed. Today, Italy has become one of the major epicenters of the pandemic as the number of confirmed cases and deaths continues to climb, though restrictive social distancing
Apr 6, 2020
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Ramy Aziz
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Moqtada al-Sadr and the International Coalition: Common Ground and Fault Lines
On January 24, 2020, Moqtada al-Sadr seized the reins of Iraqi politics. By taking charge of the Friday marches, he overshadowed the Iran-backed militias and showed up their comparative lack of numbers. Al-Sadr directed the protests away from the U.S. embassy, subsequently stating that embassies should be protected and all
Jan 27, 2020
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Michael Knights
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Israeli Recidivism Rates are High; More Resources for Arab Israeli Prisoners Could Help
With Israel preparing for an unprecedented third national election in March, domestic politics have been trapped in a kind of political stasis for almost a year since the original elections in April 2019. But demands for reform have not stopped, including the contentious question of crime and punishment in Israel
Jan 23, 2020
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Shaina Katz
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Iraqi Reactions to Soleimani’s Assassination
After reports of Qassem Soleimani’s death were confirmed, Twitter videos emerged depicting cheering Iraqi protesters heading to Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to celebrate the death of a man who had until recently been deeply involved in Iraqi politics. However, whatever the public demonstrations suggest, the reality is that the Iraqi public
Jan 3, 2020
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David Pollock
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How Arab Security Sectors Can Advance a Peace Between Peoples
Terrorism knows no borders—and the struggle against it calls for neighboring countries to cooperate for the sake of regional and global security. Regions including Europe have come to recognize this reality, with dozens of governments forging unprecedented partnerships in policing, intelligence, and counterterrorism over the past decade. In the Middle
Dec 6, 2019
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Jassim Mohamad
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How Sudan Can Draw Its Diaspora Back
Sudan’s revolutionary spirit has succeeded in toppling the country’s dictator and achieving the Sudanese people’s aspiration of seeing their country free from the most oppressive and bloody regime in Sudanese history. The Sudanese people are now prepared to push forward on a set of ambitious yet achievable goals and targets
Nov 7, 2019
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Nasreldin Wali
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The United States Must Protect its Syrian Civilian Allies Before it’s Too Late
As of now, it appears that the American public is not yet aware of the full consequences of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria. While most American media outlets are focusing on the military side of the problem, and as the European Union is panicking over the possibility of
Oct 17, 2019
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Nidal Betare
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An Alternative Quranic Approach to the New Palestinian Curriculum
In one of its commanding verses, the Holy Quran calls upon the believers to pray to God to advance them in knowledge, "Say, My Lord, grant me more knowledge" (20:114). In late 2018, the Palestinian Authority (PA) issued new curriculum in its first revision of Palestinian textbooks since 2000. In
Jun 10, 2019
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Mohammed Dajani
Marcus Sheff
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Peaceful Transition in Sudan: Obstacles Along the Path
"We're not turning back halfway," wrote the head of the opposition Sudanese Congress Party Omar al-Degeir in a tweet referring to the wave of protests against Sudan’s seventh president, Omar al-Bashir, who ruled the country with an iron fist for decades. In the months that followed, Degeir‘s declaration became a
May 21, 2019
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Faiz Al-Sheikh al-Salik
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Comparing Arab Polls on Trump, U.S. Policy, Israel, Iran and More
Two signature Trump Administration initiatives dominate U.S. Mideast policy today: “maximum pressure” against Iran and pursuit of an Israeli-Palestinian peace “deal of the century.” In recent weeks, Washington has upped the ante on both. It has tightened oil sanctions against Iran and designated the entire Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as
May 9, 2019
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David Pollock
Catherine Cleveland
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Ahead of Ramadan, Yemen’s Economy is Increasingly Dire
For Muslims, the month of Ramadan marks one of the most expensive periods of the year. Many families will spend up to twice their normal expenditures during the month of Ramadan. The end of the holiday requires further spending in order to purchase clothes and other holiday items for Eid
Apr 25, 2019
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Muneer Binwaber
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Yemen: Can Aid Alleviate Human Suffering?
Despite its relatively small size, Yemen is one of the most populous areas in the Arabian Peninsula, with a population of over 28 million. The number of people affected by the war in Yemen is correspondingly large: according to some estimates, more than 20 million people need humanitarian assistance and
Apr 3, 2019
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Muneer Binwaber
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A Turn Towards Idlib in Syria – Is the Goal to ‘Achieve Homogeneity’ in the Country?
Like any other country, Syria has its fair share of local quirks; almost every region is at the receiving end of bawdy jokes or even outright mockery. The same holds true for Idlib, whose inhabitants enjoy the rather dubious reputation—at least in Damascus—of being stubborn, somewhat backwards, and receptive to
Mar 29, 2019
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Daniel Gerlach
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The Role of Syrian Tribes: Betting on a Lost Cause
Northeastern Syria is often described as a “clan-based society” due to its large number of Arab tribes. These tribes are transnational, extending beyond Syria’s borders to include Jordan, Iraq, and the Gulf. Until recently, analysis of the Syrian uprising often prioritized the sectarian dimension over the tribal one. Yet the
Mar 26, 2019
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Ammar Musarea
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What Arab Monarchies Should Take Away from their Neighbors’ Instability
In the wake of the multiple Arab uprisings since the Tunisian fruit seller Muhammad Bouazizi’s heroic act of self-immolation, few instances of democracy have actually emerged. Since 2011, many Arabs have looked back nostalgically at the ‘good old days’ of pre-Arab Spring dictatorships, when daily bread, safety, and stability seemed
Mar 22, 2019
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Mohamed Chtatou
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Illegal Migration of Algerian Youths: A Haunting Problem
With eighty-two-year-old president Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s announcement and subsequent retraction of the claim that he will run for a fifth term, Algerians have become increasingly concerned about the future of their country. This is especially true among the country’s youths, who have translated these fears into protest movements across several Algerian
Mar 14, 2019
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Ahmed Marwane
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Applying the Lessons of the Arab Spring to Today’s Protest Movements: A Call for Political Reform
Unlike the protests that took place in Morocco, Jordan, and in southern Iraq in the last year, which were driven primarily by specific policy concerns and have subsequently subsided, both Sudan and Algeria are currently witnessing remarkably widespread protests motivated by uncompromising political demands for regime change. Both last year’s
Mar 13, 2019
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Amr Salah
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Kuwaitis Dislike Trump, but Favor the United States over Iran Despite Sectarian Mix
Of all the Gulf monarchies, Kuwait’s actively elected parliament and opposition groups distinguish it as the one where public opinion matters most. A rare recent poll shows that much of the country’s public lines up with its government on many (though not all) key issues, despite the country’s mixed Sunni/Shia
Mar 5, 2019
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David Pollock
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Jordan’s Public Internally Focused, but Shares U.S. View on Iran and Regional Peace
Jordan was the first stop on U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Mideast diplomatic tour last month, and it joined the American-led Warsaw conference on Mideast security last week. On both occasions, Jordanian and American officials publicly hailed their common stand against terrorism and against Iran’s interventions in the region
Feb 26, 2019
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David Pollock
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The Potential Outcomes of the Sudanese Uprising
Despite limited media coverage of the uprising in Sudan and the Omar al-Bashir regime’s subsequent efforts at repression, the popularity of these uprisings is increasing day by day, spreading across many of the largest cities in the country. The dominating chant of "The people want to overthrow the regime"—echoing earlier
Jan 9, 2019
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