When Did the Concept of Terrorism Become Exclusively Negative?
Over the span of 125 years, the concept of terrorism changed its meaning from “almost acceptable” to “unacceptable” and “purely evil”.
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Rising Prices and Political Instability in Lebanon, Iran and Sudan
Lebanon, Iran and Sudan are all suffering from a lack of energy sources, but these are merely underlying causes of…
GCC-Damascus Rapprochement Can Pit Syria Against Turkey Even Further
Time will show whether a second “Damascus Declaration” will be pursued as the Gulf countries come closer to Damascus and…
The “Islam Map” Makes All Muslims in Austria Suspects
The hate crimes against Muslims is destroying European values, which once were held in high esteem.
International Support for the New Israeli Government is Misguided
When this government collapses they will all turn to Benjamin Netanyahu who still holds the key to the stability of…
Australia’s Collaboration with the CIA in Chile Remains Shrouded in Secrecy
The Australian government’s legal and security representatives have deemed any declassification as harmful to Australia’s security interests and international relations.
“I Don’t Want to Be a Mother in Gaza”: Diaries of a War Survivor
Whatever I write will not match in the slightest the horror my family and I felt on May 16, 2021…
“How Did We Get Here?” Facing the Political Histories of Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Racism in Canada
Since this piece was written the Canadian government officially named the U.S. right wing militia group Three Percenters a terrorist…
Why Is Turkey Involving Itself in Post-US Afghanistan?
Taliban calls its fight against the US and NATO a jihad, a holy war. But, following the US withdrawal, Turkey’s…
What Travel Restrictions Reveal about Palestinian Life under Israeli Occupation
My uncle passed away in 2015 in the West Bank and my mother was given another exceptional permit to attend…
EU-China Trade Deal: Where Does the US Stand?
The temporary freezing of the EU-China trade deal may give time to the Biden administration to shift the directions of…
The Denial of White Privilege in Australia Is Hegemonic
Why is it that white Australians still refuse to acknowledge the past and can’t talk about racism in the present?…
Returning to the Stage: Egypt’s Initiatives May Reshape East African Geopolitics
Ethiopia’s bid to fill its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has alarmed downstream countries. Egypt has responded by cultivating ties…
Gaza War Diaries: Survivor Number Five
When I returned back home and turned on my laptop, a barrage of messages flooded my screen. Sahar, are you…
Debates Heat Up As Iranians Elect Their New President
Many Iranians believe that the outcome of today’s elections is already fixed. This is a major blow to the republican…
Israeli Jewish Extremism and Radicalization in the 21st Century
Jewish extremism in Israel has taken dramatic shifts recently especially after the passing of the nation state law, which defines…
Asymmetric Warfare, The Palestinian Struggle and Missile Attacks
The next decade will burden non-state armed actors with higher costs for security, education, logistics, and fewer opportunities to harm…
Libya Renews its Ties in the Maghreb: Continuation, Not Departure
Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia are constructive partners for Libya and their contributions seem to have been largely welcomed by the…
Will the United States Contain Russia or China, or Both?
While the U.S. is still debating policies about how to contain Russia and China, the Biden administration needs to accept…
