Could Central Asian Insurgents in Syria Present a New Regional Threat?
Given the high mobility of these foreign jihadists, they could spread instability across the entire Middle East, Africa, and the global community.
15 Jan 25
Middle East
For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?
Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.
10 Jan 25
Syria’s Ten Post-Assad Challenges
As Syrians start to re-build, complex domestic, regional and international realties will determine this transition.
19 Dec 24
“Is Syria Now the Same Country I Left?"
This has given people across the whole region hope.
9 Dec 24
Syria: “Can I Just Be Happy Today?”
It’s like a miracle. Not a single drop of blood was shed in Damascus.
9 Dec 24
Syria: “Right Now I Am Not Afraid”
Many of us wanted change but couldn’t express it because of our extreme fear.
9 Dec 24
Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”
How newsrooms need to organise to boost gender equality.
28 Nov 24
Lebanon: Nothing About This is Normal
Despite ordinary people’s great resilience, we must never normalise civilians forced to live in a state of war.
9 Aug 24
Short Sleeves in Iraq
Defying social pressure to cope with the hardships of the summer heat.
14 Jun 24
“International Justice is the Servant of the World”
Leading justice expert explains why potential indictments over Gaza war could be a game-changer.
24 May 24
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