Engulfed: Reading the tea leaves on Qatar’s ostracization
Very rich, heavily armed states are engaged in brinkmanship in the world’s most conflict-prone region. This doesn’t end well – for anyone.
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Saudi Arabia
Talking Tehran: Journalists Jason and Yeganeh Rezaian discuss Iran
The journalist couple share their thoughts and insights on Iran, in their first joint public event since being released from prison.
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Podcast: Saudi ComicCon sparks uproar
We discuss an Israeli bill banning BDS supporters from the country, Saudi’s first comic convention, and the legacy of the Iran-Iraq War.
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Making Saudi Arabia Fun Again?
A Saudi government agency tasked with providing entertainment options in the kingdom came under fire after approving a comic convention.
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Why the world ignores Yemen: A conversation with Afrah Nasser
JMEPP spoke with Yemeni journalist and blogger Afrah Nasser about media coverage of the Yemen war, and what lies ahead for the country.
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Out of sight, out of mind? Blocking Doha News in Qatar
For nearly eight years, one of the few sources of meaningful journalism about life inside Qatar – as opposed to
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Middle East eyes renewable energy for a post-oil world
The Middle East is home to massive oil reserves, but some countries in the region are making headway in a very different field: renewable energy.
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