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The Baath Party Seizes Power in Iraq in 1963
Politics

The Baath Party Seizes Power in Iraq in 1963

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The Asads: Establishing a Dynasty (Part 3-4)
Politics

The Asads: Establishing a Dynasty (Part 3-4)

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The Causes and Repercussions of the Nuclear Agreement between Iran and the P5+1
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The Causes and Repercussions of the Nuclear Agreement between Iran and the P5+1

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Picture of the Week
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Picture of the Week

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Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead
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Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

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Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

Key Developments in the MENA Region: The Week Ahead

Get weekly updates on the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region: Track upcoming key events, economic changes, political developments, and cultural highlights.
Picture of the Week

Picture of the Week

Syrian military members arrive at the area as clashes between Druze and Bedouin Arab tribes continue in the southern Syrian province of Al-Suwayda, bordering Jordan, on July 14, 2025.
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From the October War of 1973 to the Oslo Accords (1973 – 1990)

The incursion by Hamas militants into Israel is often compared to the 1973 October War, or Yom Kippur War, when Egypt and Syria undertook a surprise attack on Israel.
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The Israeli Occupation of Palestine – Human Rights Violations

The Israeli occupation of Palestine, including the blockade of Gaza, has forced Palestinians into armed resistance. Get an insight into all human rights violations here.
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Kahane Movement: Origins and Influence on Israeli Politics

While Palestinian militants are portrayed as “terrorists” in the mainstream media, Jewish terrorists, influenced by the Kahane movement, are often not. This Jewish extremist movement increasingly influenced Israeli politics.
Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Political Significance of June War : 1967 – Today

Political Significance of June War : 1967 – Today

Refutation: A Historical and Moral Response to the Myth of “Ancient Israel” and Palestinian Displacement

Refutation: A Historical and Moral Response to the Myth of “Ancient Israel” and Palestinian Displacement

The claim that Israel has existed for thousands of years and that Palestinians are simply …
The Nakba: Palestinian Catastrophe (1948)

The Nakba: Palestinian Catastrophe (1948)

The declaration of the State of Israel on 15 May 1948 meant disaster for the Palestinians. …
Suez Crisis of 1956

Suez Crisis of 1956

Occupation as Cause of Israel’s Democratic Erosion

Occupation as Cause of Israel’s Democratic Erosion

The protests against Netanyahu’s dismissal of Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar reflect deeper …
Palestine: The Extremely Difficult Road to Peace

Palestine: The Extremely Difficult Road to Peace

Achieving a just and lasting peace in Palestine remains an elusive goal, hindered by …
Culture
How the Film “Looking for Oum Kulthum” by an Iranian Director shocked Egypt?

How the Film “Looking for Oum …

As such, it’s perhaps not surprising that the film was not necessarily greeted with open arms in Egypt. It didn’t help that, due to insurance issues and the difficulty of getting permits to shoot in Egypt, Neshat opted to shoot the film in …

Junayd of Baghdad: The Origin of Moroccan Sufism

Junayd of Baghdad: The Origin of Moroccan Sufism

The Golden Era of Egyptian Music

The Golden Era of Egyptian Music

Iraqi Maqams: Musical Heritage Steeped in Sorrow

Iraqi Maqams: Musical Heritage Steeped in Sorrow
Religion
Eid Al-Adha: Special Rituals and Traditions

Eid Al-Adha: Special Rituals and Traditions

Each Arab country has infused the celebration of Eid al-Adha with its own special touch, drawing inspiration from its societal and historical heritage.

Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern Calendars and Tradition

Eid al-Fitr: Middle Eastern Calendars and Tradition

Quranists, Islam’s Outcasts

Quranists, Islam’s Outcasts

Christian and Muslim Zionism: Unlikely allies

Christian and Muslim Zionism: Unlikely allies
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Society
In Tunisia, New Generation of Women’s Initiatives Reshaping Feminism

In Tunisia, New Generation of Women’s Initiatives Reshaping Feminism

Feminism in the 21st century has morphed into a multifaceted battle. Tunisian LGBTQ+ activists are engaged in a threefold struggle: against the patriarchy, the dominant …

Ghassan Kanafani and Humanizing the Palestinian Cause

Ghassan Kanafani and Humanizing the Palestinian Cause

Why Egypt Is Revisiting Its Deal with the IMF

Why Egypt Is Revisiting Its Deal with the IMF

The Tunisian Revolution of 2010

The Tunisian Revolution of 2010
Climate Action
MENA Seas: New Species Harbor New Reality

MENA Seas: New Species Harbor New Reality

The Red Sea coast in Egypt has become home to growing numbers of tourists, with resorts popping up along its shore. However, this growth is believed by experts to be having a …

Lebanon’s Public Beaches: Battle for Access Continues

Lebanon’s Public Beaches: Battle for Access Continues

Skyscrapers in Cairo: A Dazzling Skyline Amidst Environmental Pressures

Skyscrapers in Cairo: A Dazzling Skyline Amidst Environmental Pressures

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Deal Sparks Concern Across Arab Region

Ethiopia’s Red Sea Deal Sparks Concern Across Arab Region

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Financing the Water Transition in the MENA Region: Unlocking $500 Billion with Green Bonds and PPPs

Financing the Water Transition in the MENA Region: Unlocking $500 Billion with Green Bonds and PPPs

Morocco Doubles Down on Desalination Amid Worsening Drought

Morocco Doubles Down on Desalination Amid Worsening Drought

One Water: From life-giving force to scarce resource

One Water: From life-giving force to scarce resource

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