The military of the United States (U.S.) alone could be its own country through its sheer size, strength, bureaucracy, and massive carbon footprint. In 2015, the military would squeeze itself right between Portugal and Peru in terms of liquid … Continue reading
Category: Middle East
The Vanishing Republic: Erdogan’s Türkiye at a Crossroads
In May 2023, incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan won his re-election campaign with 52% of the popular vote, securing another five-year term in Türkiye. Yet, his victory was marred with controversy. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, Erdogan’s secular opponent in the presidential race, deemed … Continue reading
From the River to the Sea: Will Palestine be Free? The History of Palestine and the Western World’s Double Standards
Western media coverage of Palestine lacks the sympathy and accuracy afforded to human loss in the Western World, starkly contrasting the Russia-Ukraine war. This selective sympathy exposes a disturbing pattern of racial and political bias within the Western media, where … Continue reading
An Inheritance of Struggle: Addressing Trauma within the Syrian Diaspora
Since 2011, the Syrian diaspora has grown at a rapid and unprecedented rate. Approximately 6.7 million Syrians have been displaced externally due to ongoing internal conflict, forcing adaptation and unfamiliarity into the daily lives of millions. Dialogue surrounding the severity … Continue reading
Conflit d’influence : la communauté international attise la guerre civile au Soudan
La guerre civile au Soudan se poursuit, 17 mois après le début du conflit opposant le Général Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, commandant de l’armée soudanaise, et son rival, le leader des Forces de Soutien Rapide, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, surnommé « Hemedti … Continue reading
Blood Water: A Lens on Menstruating Women in Gaza
By March 2024, the United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) estimated that almost 700,000 women and girls in Gaza did not have access to hygiene products or the fundamental human right of privacy. Israeli authorities further cut off clean … Continue reading
The Zaatari Camp: Finding Permanence in a Temporary Solution
In the dry deserts of Jordan, a city of white caravans has taken shape. The Zaatari Camp, otherwise known as the largest refugee camp in the Middle East, stands out prominently in its 5.5 square kilometers of white shelters against … Continue reading
A Persian Game of Thrones: What President Ebrahim Raisi’s Death Means for the Future of the Iranian Regime
Last month, Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi passed away during a helicopter crash while travelling through thick fog in the mountains of northwest Iran. His premature death came amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East, primarily caused by Israel’s War in … Continue reading
Hezbollah-Israël : L’autre guerre au Moyen-Orient
« Un projet parallèle à leur génocide à Gaza » : voici comment l’écrivain Raja Farah, mieux connu sous son pseudonyme @ohmyhappiness, décrit les offensives d’Israël dans le sud du Liban. Cette phrase capte l’essence de la situation : les … Continue reading
La question des statistiques ethniques : Entre utilité et controverse
Les statistiques ethniques sont des données mesurées lors des recensements de population afin de quantifier les proportions des différentes ethnies présentes dans un pays. Ces statistiques sont utilisées depuis plus d’un siècle, dans des États comme les Pays-Bas, le Canada … Continue reading