Why Afghanistan’s Narcotics Market Poses a Dilemma to the West
Over the past several weeks, the country of Afghanistan has been plunged into chaos. As the United States and its…
Iranian Oil Shipment Fails to Relieve Lebanon’s Woes
Since 2019, Lebanon has been in the midst of a financial crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic and numerous domestic incidents have…
As Tunisia’s Democracy Remains Under Threat, Could Authoritarianism Rear its Ugly Head?
Since the Arab Spring, Tunisia has been a model of democracy in the Arab world. However, recent legislative and governmental…
Women Push for Change in Morocco’s Patriarchal Political System
On September 8, Morocco held parliamentary and local elections. Experts predicted that the elections would not catalyze significant change in…
Lashing of Iranian Prisoner Highlights Iran’s Deep-Rooted Torture Tactics
In early September, Hadi Attazadeh, a prisoner at Ahar prison in Iran, died after being lashed. Attazadeh’s death sparked an…
Al Rawabi Sparks Controversy in Jordan
On August 12, Netflix released a new series titled Al Rawabi: School for Girls. The show sparked controversy in the…
Does the National Resistance Front Have a Chance at Defeating the Taliban?
Over the last few weeks, the Taliban has rapidly gained control over Afghanistan. One of the latest holdouts against the…
Turkish Airstrikes in Kurdistan Destroy Farms and Livelihoods
Last Tuesday, the Turkish government launched airstrikes against suspected outfits of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in the Kurdistan Region…
Gaza’s Weak Economy Facilitates Regional Instability
Over the past 13 years, the Gaza Strip has been the focal point of violent clashes between Hamas and Israel,…