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,…
Israel’s Reform of Food Imports Threatens Farmers
The Israeli government recently announced a series of reforms seeking to lower food prices. However, the changes will result in…
Katy Perry’s Egypt-Inspired Shoe Sparks Debate on Cultural Appropriation in the Middle East
Earlier this summer, American singer and songwriter Katy Perry announced she was releasing an Egypt-inspired shoe collection as part of…
Why the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Emboldens Iran’s anti-West Sentiments
Afghanistan has plunged into chaos. Over the past several months, the United States has withdrawn its troops as per an…
Amidst Lebanon’s Crises, Art Galleries are Providing a Sense of Normalcy
On August 4, 2020, an intense explosion occurred at the port of Lebanon’s capital, Beirut. The blast killed, injured, and…
As the Taliban Take Over Afghanistan, Human Rights Violations Set to Skyrocket
Last year, the United States announced that, after a 20-year presence in Afghanistan, it would begin withdrawing its on-the-ground forces,…
Middle East: Vaccines Essential in Economic Recovery
Since the beginning of 2020, the coronavirus pandemic has caused global economic downturn, toppled health systems, and uprooted international trade…
Instagram Restrictions: How the New Bill Might Impact Iranians
The Iranian government is preparing to introduce a bill that will establish new restrictions on internet access in the Persian…
Iranian Dissidents: How Iran Attempts to Kidnap Expats
In early August, an Iranian human rights organization released a report on the lengths the Ayatollah regime goes to quash…
Turkey’s Indictment of Influencer Highlights its Conservative Shift
Turkey’s conservative shift has become a controversial affair in recent years. The most recent example of this is that of…