Understanding the Kurdish Student Protests
Sarkawt Shamsulddin provides his insights on the recent student protests in Kurdistan, what led to them, and what they mean for the region.
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Op-Ed
Violations of Medical Neutrality in Syria: The Need for Accountability
Violations of Medical Neutrality in Syria: The Need for Accountability During a time where the strength of healthcare systems
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Reform or reshuffle? A comparative glance at Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan
In late 2016, most people had never heard of Muhammad bin Salman or Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Both, however, would take control
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The fate of Tripoli and the democratic dream for Libya
The deadly conflict in Tripoli will make it more difficult to find areas of compromise between hardened Libyan factions. However, the alternatives are continued chaos, or weak authoritarian rule under Haftar.
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The politics of hope: a nation’s patience tested
Iran’s citizens, who have clung to hope and the possibility for change through decades of domestic repression and isolation from the global economy, struggle to remain hopeful. By further undermining Iran’s civil society through a damaging, sanctions-forward policy, the U.S. risks weakening the aspirations of Iranians for a peaceful future where equality and human rights are respected.
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The Israeli Elections Just Got Interesting: Netanyahu’s Indictment and the New Center-Left Alliance
Netanyahu is attempting to head off the Gantz-Lapid challenge before it can gain too much momentum. The announcement of his indictment on corruption charges further destabilizes Israel’s turbulent politics ahead of April elections.
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Character Reform: Egypt’s Year of Education
Egypt begins its Year of Education with an ambitious initiative in partnership with Japan that could shift Egypt away from its test-centric education model. Yet, critics worry about the emphasis on conformity and group cohesion in the new curriculum.
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