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We retrace the footsteps of pilgrims as they immortalized them in their own accounts—across different eras, cultures, and backgrounds. Each carries a story uniquely their own, yet all converge in a single defining moment: arriving at the Sacred House in Mecca.

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We trace the concealed origins of the pillars of the colonial project in Palestine, examining in each installment the aims behind the creation of a new component within this system, the pivotal roles it played before the Nakba, and how it later evolved into government institutions that continue to carry out their colonial functions to this day.

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By controlling trade routes and strategic corridors, major powers seek to secure political, economic, and military advantages. In recent years, several high-profile initiatives have emerged in this arena, including the Belt and Road Initiative, the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor, and Iraq’s Development Road. “Gateways of Influence” is a special dossier that examines the most significant of these corridors, their strategic importance to the principal actors involved, their implications for rival powers, and their impact on both global trade flows and the geopolitical landscape.

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This file traces the evolution of Israeli journalism since its inception and its deep-rooted ties to the military establishment. It highlights its role in shaping political narratives and perceptions, as well as its influence on Arab and Western public opinion throughout decades of wars, Intifadas, and alliances

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In this dossier, “Israel's Repressive Apparatus,” we examine the Israeli special units that operate at the forefront of security operations in the occupied Palestinian territories. Focusing on formations such as Yamam, Duvdevan, Egoz, and Yassam, the dossier traces their roles in arrests, raids, assassinations, and home demolitions, while assessing their place within Israel’s broader security apparatus.

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This dossier examines the implications of Mamdani’s victory for immigration and religious freedom, and delves into the position of the Jewish community within this political shift, revealing internal fractures shaped by competing religious loyalties and intellectual and political affiliations. It concludes by assessing the political battle awaiting Mamdani in his confrontation with Trump, amid a deeply polarized climate that is likely to turn his tenure into an open clash between two competing visions for the city’s future.

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What do we know about the "Kurdish corridor" into Iran?

An Israeli plan drawn up during the 2026 war hinged on turning the Iraqi-Iranian border into an entry point for a ground front in northwestern...

How does Israeli propaganda creep into AI answers about Gaza?

How does Israeli propaganda creep into AI answers about Gaza?

A propaganda apparatus linked to the Israeli occupation government is working to move the battle over the Gaza narrative into a new arena: the sources...

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From fields to electricity: How is Egypt dealing with gas supply disruptions?

The Damietta incident has intensified the pressures the war has placed on Egypt’s gas sector, as the crisis has moved beyond a soaring import bill and disrupted regional supplies to hit one of the facilities Egypt relies on to receive,...

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Turkish Cyprus: between Greek extremism and efforts to preserve identity

As the Muslim majority, Turkish Cypriots have faced successive waves of racism and abuse rooted in a long religious-historical conflict since the Ottomans left and Muslims came to control the north. It began in December 1963 in what became known...