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Fighting for Girls' Education No Matter What
"The Taliban have not changed, but our women have grown stronger. They stand up and fight for their rights. As a mother, sister, daughter, and wife, I…
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Why Authoritarians Hate the Internet
The moment empowered citizens realize the potential for a better future, the authoritarians have already lost. With internet access, they are one step…
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Gamal Abdel Nasser's Last Gamble
Inside the private conversation where Egypt’s president confronted the lies, the losses, and an Arab world that wouldn’t fight the war it claimed to…
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Hundreds of Thousands of Iraqis Were Killed in the War. One Was My Brother.
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Living in the Age of Misinformation
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The American Dream vs The Iraqi Dream
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Iran and the Future: an Interview with an Iranian Dissident
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Incels, Terrorists, and Crybabies
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Why Authoritarians Hate the Internet
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Will the Middle East Ever Be Liberal?
The battle for the Middle East’s future won’t be won by armies, but by ideas
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The Middle East Doesn’t Need More Armchair Experts
Western pundits speak with confidence but not consequence. That’s the problem.
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The World Shouldn't Ignore that Hamas Terrorizes Innocents in Gaza, Too
Lumping every Gazan with this brutal outfit is morally wrong and is leading to catastrophe
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Why Tucker Carlson Is Suddenly the Most Watched Man in the Middle East
Tucker Carlson’s interviews with Arab monarchs are reshaping how American conservatives understand the Middle East—and exposing unexpected ideological…
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America First? Then Pay Attention to the Middle East
Ignoring the Middle East does not insulate America from its problems—it amplifies them when they inevitably reach U.S. shores
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An Update on Syria
If Syria wants to survive, it needs to cut ties with foreign proxies—fast
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The Roadblock to Peace in Gaza Isn’t What You Think
Arab leaders want stability, Israel wants security, and the U.S. wants a deal—but without a real alternative, nothing changes
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