Islamism in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
any scholars and pundits of the MENA region are wondering why the Islamists did not take over during the massive protests known as the “Arab Spring.
Modern-Day Orientalists Have Never Understood the Arab Spring
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Arab Spring.
Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
Although the February 17 revolution emerged as an extension of the Arab Spring that created a domino effect across the Middle East and North Africa, it evolved over time in accordance with local and international dynamics.
AI, Latest Trends and Future Prospects: What’s the Way Forward?
AGI is a type of AI that has the ability to understand, learn, and apply its intelligence to a wide variety of problems in a manner that is comparable to human intelligence and for many is seen as the ultimate goal in terms of AI development.
A Legacy of Terror in Palestine: From Plan Dalet to Gaza Today
The traditional perspective on the 1948 Arab-Israeli War suggests that Palestinians rejected United Nations Security Council Resolution 181 and initiated an attack on the Yishuv.
The Growing Anti-Turkey Sentiment in the Iranian Media and the Gaza War
Since the beginning of the Second Karabakh War, there has been an intense campaign against Turkey and especially President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in the Iranian media.
Why Are Muslims More Sensitive to Palestinian Suffering?
invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, Israel's attack on Hezbollah, the Arab Spring, and subsequent civil wars like those in Libya, Yemen, and Syria.
The Gaza War Pushes International Community to Rethink Stance
Meanwhile it is noteworthy that the war coincided with the normalization negotiations between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
What Is the Place of Libya in Africa?
Arab identity, as an extension of the Gaddafi regime, is, of course, a phenomenon that encompasses the whole of Libya, but this identity is somewhat more "diluted" in Fezzan compared to other regions.
The Death of Allama Sayeedi: Remembering His Struggle for the Soul of Bangladesh
Read: Islamism in the Aftermath of the Arab Spring
Allama Sayeedi feared in life and death
Sheikh Hasina's government had every right to be afraid of the gathering masses in Dhaka on the night of the scholar's death—the last time people took to the streets in Allama Sayeedi's name was to protest the 2013 verdict in the case investigating his alleged involvement in war crimes during Bangladesh's 1971 War of Independence.
The Future of Far-Right Parties in Europe
Read: Is it Possible to Stop the Far-Right in Europe?Since the 2000s, there has been a new wave of migration to Europe and an increase in the foreign population on the continent due to terrorist attacks, economic problems, and the Arab Spring.
Indonesia: Nahdhlatul Ulama’s Dual Identity on The Global Stage
Read: Islamism in the Aftermath of the Arab SpringA centenary decree proclaimed on 7 February 2023 in Sidoarjo, West Java, has put NU in a brighter light.
Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani: 10 Years as Emir of Qatar
The Arab Spring was in full swing, and the state of Qatar found itself at odds with the authoritarian Arab regimes in the region for actively supporting popular uprisings.
A Civil War Unfolding in Sudan?
Hemedti doubles as both the political and cultural/tribal leader, and at his disposal is a confederation of Arabized pastoralist clansmen with strong Asabiyyah and loyalty across the Sahel region.
Can China Stop the Ukraine War?
Read: How the Ukraine War Will Give China More LeverageCan China use its strategic advantage to pressure Moscow into ending the war in Ukraine? China has already revealed its diplomatic prowess by bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran to the negotiating table, and now it is offering to help facilitate peace talks in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
The Cold War and the Arab Spring
The Cold War has played a major role in providing a political, military, and financial cover for non-state actors classified as terrorist by certain state actors such as the FLN in Algeria.
Second Generation Israeli Politicians Gamble with the Future of the Middle East
The story is presented as follows: the country “defeated seven Arab armies” and emerged victorious.
A Generation’s Climate Legacy: Burden or Privilege? Interview with Henry Shue
Saudi Arabia, for example, sells enormous amounts of fossil fuel, and they haven't generated a lot of greenhouse gas emissions because they're not a heavily industrialized country.
Funding Violence with Drugs: The Cases of Hezbollah and the PKK
Especially with the start of the Arab Spring and the disintegration of several states like Syria and Iraq, the PKK intensified its criminal activities and extended its networks in the Middle East region as VNSAs including terrorist organizations have found new safe heavens in these collapsed states.
Turkey’s Right to Self-Defense Requires Cross-Border Operations in Syria and Iraq
These operations include Operation Euphrates Shield (August 24, 2016 – March 29, 2017, in Jarablus and Al-Bab, Aleppo, Operation Olive Branch (January 20, 2018 – March 24, 2018 in Afrin and Aleppo), Operation Peace Spring (October 9, 2019 – October 18, 2019 in Rasulayn and Tel Abyad), and Operation Spring Shield (February 27, 2020 – March 5, 2020 in Idlib).
