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The Story of Neturei Karta: The Jews Who Stand with Palestine Against “Israel”

In dominant Western political and media discourse, “Israel” is widely presented as the state representing Jews everywhere. Any criticism of its policies or foundational nature is often swiftly reduced to the charge of “antisemitism.” Yet this narrative turned into a...

Esraa sayed Esraa sayed

A Year Since a New Beginning: Syrian Media Reclaims Its Voice After the Fall of Assad

On December 8, 2024, Syria reached a historic turning point with the fall of the Assad regime, which had ruled the country for decades through strict censorship and silencing of dissent. This event was not merely a political change; it...

Ahmed Seif EL-Nasr Ahmed Seif EL-Nasr

Ruling from Behind: Foreign Power in the Gulf

British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once famously said, “If Britain ruled a country for a hundred years, its policies would continue to rule it for two hundred more after withdrawal.” This quote encapsulates a deeper pattern of colonialism and dominance,...

Sujoud Awais Sujoud Awais

Layers of Cultures: The Making of Moroccan Identity

Morocco represents a unique civilizational space shaped by the convergence of diverse cultural tributaries that have contributed to the formation of a national identity over millennia. Its strategic geographical location bridging Africa and Europe at the gateway to the Mediterranean...

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Where Do American Muslims Place Their Political Loyalties?

The United States is undergoing a turbulent reckoning on civil rights and liberties, while its foreign policy debates increasingly touch on highly sensitive issues. At the heart of this complex landscape lie Arab and Muslim Americans immigrants and citizens who...

Hiba Birat Hiba Birat

The Regional Kurdish Map: Multiple Political Experiences

The Regional Kurdish Map: A Single Reality with Multiple Political ExperiencesIn the heart of the Middle East across its mountain fringes and fractured political borders the Kurdish question stands as one of the most complex national‑issues and most multifaceted. The...

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What Fate Awaits the Sufi Orders That Allied with Assad Regime?

For centuries, mysticism in Syria Sufism has constituted one of the pillars of spiritual and social life, with roots extending deep into ancient cities and village zawiyas. Yet this profound heritage was not immune to the storms that have swept...

Ahmed Seif EL-Nasr Ahmed Seif EL-Nasr

A Closer Look: Are Egyptian Women Really Living Their Golden Age Under Sisi?

Just days ago, the 35th International Conference of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, held by Egypt’s Ministry of Endowments, concluded its sessions. With a central theme of “Women and Their Role in Building Awareness,” scholars from around 60 countries...

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“MK-Ultra”: The CIA’s Mind Control Project

A gutted rat hiding a secret message. A pigeon fitted with a primitive camera strapped to its chest. These may seem like scenes from a vintage spy thriller, but during the Cold War, they were very real tools used by...

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Will Trump Dissolve the Palestinian Authority?

Former U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his first term with a virtually severed relationship with the Palestinian Authority (PA). During that period, he systematically marginalized its role in any move concerning the occupied Palestinian territories, curtailed its financial assistance, and...

Hiba Birat Hiba Birat