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What Bitcoin Reveals About State Failure in the Middle East
Cryptocurrency's rise in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Lebanon reflects institutional failure, not technological fascination. When banks and states can't be…
8 hrs ago
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Roya Mahboob
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Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
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The “Pro-Palestine” Movement is Hijacking the Palestinian Cause
As extremists and activists alike project their fantasies onto Palestine, Palestinians themselves are sidelined—spoken for, misunderstood, and forced to…
Dec 18
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Hamza Howidy
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The Escalating Price of Ignoring Extremism
In the face of terror, the courage of a Holocaust survivor and a Syrian immigrant revealed the best of humanity and the worst of our leadership, which…
Dec 16
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Iram Ramzan
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The Arab Initiative Racing Against a Global Surge in Antisemitism
A team of translators is tackling antisemitism by confronting its roots in the Middle East through education, empathy, and a return to a forgotten…
Dec 15
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Ahmed Alrayyis
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What It’s Like To Be a Women’s Rights Activist in Jordan
After two decades on the front lines of women’s rights in Jordan, Areej Sumreen is witnessing a long-awaited shift driven by a new generation of young…
Dec 14
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Olivia Cuthbert
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Bamyan’s Slopes Held a Generation’s Dreams. Then the Taliban Returned.
"Champions of the Golden Valley" documents the joy, grit, and ingenuity of Afghanistan’s young skiers. The film preserves the vibrancy and potential of…
Dec 12
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Reid Newton
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An Old Arab Debate Resurfaces in Venezuela’s Battle for Freedom
Debates born of Syria’s uprising now echo in Latin America, showing how ideology can distort even sharp political minds. The issue is no longer who…
Dec 11
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Ammar Abdulhamid
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Can a Few Young Afghans Reforest a City on the Brink?
What began as a simple idea among friends has grown into a grassroots environmental movement. Now they’re racing against pollution, drought, and…
Dec 10
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Ahmad Mansoor Ramizy
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What the World’s First Civilization Reveals About Us
Moudhy Al Rashid uncovers the psychological architecture of the first civilization. "Between Two Rivers" suggests that the anxieties that shaped…
Dec 9
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Faisal Saeed Al Mutar
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“One Man Does Not Represent Us”: An Afghan Translator Speaks Out After the D.C. Shooting
A violent act in Washington has left thousands of Afghan refugees across the United States bracing for renewed scrutiny—and fighting to be seen for who…
Dec 8
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Reid Newton
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Lebanon’s Break with a 76-Year Taboo
A civilian Lebanese delegation sitting with Israeli officials marks an unprecedented breach of a long-standing red line. The meeting forces the nation…
Dec 6
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Issam Fawaz
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Is Inclusive Governance Still Possible in Post-Assad Syria?
With federalism back on the table and territorial control up for grabs, Syria’s transition is at a crucial phase. What happens next could either unite…
Dec 5
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Ammar Abdulhamid
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