Middle East - Catalyst

Afghanistan: Where the Climate Crisis and Gender Inequality Intersect

November 29, 2021November 29, 2021 Katie Pallett-Wiesel

Afghanistan is facing a major crisis as millions of Afghans risk running out of food before winter arrives. In August, the Taliban takeover exacerbated economic instability, causing an exponential increase in food prices and displacing 3.5 million Afghans.

Lebanon’s Seemingly Endless Search for Stability

October 31, 2021October 31, 2021 Santhindu Wijesooriya

Today, Lebanon is feeling the effects of a war it is fighting against no one, but itself. Its economy has plummeted and social unrest has been a key repercussion of everything that has gone on over the past two years. A sense of lawlessness has erupted and altercations between different ethnic groups have become increasingly prevalent for the first time in over 30 years, corresponding to the end of the last major internal crisis the nation of Lebanon has dealt with.

What’s Next for Afghanistan Refugees?

October 26, 2021October 27, 2021 Ariana Castillon

Afghan citizens and their families who provided help to Western allies are to become refugees in those nations through resettlement programs; others remain in hiding in the country under threat of death. But for those who fled, one question remains: what comes next for Afghan refugees?

Revitalising Gaza through Architecture and Agency

May 28, 2021November 10, 2021 Mehak Balwani

Partly due to its desirable coastal location, the land now known as Gaza has been fought over countless times throughout history, but the modern conflict dates back to 1948 when the state of Israel was officially proclaimed, with the support of the United States.

The Truth Behind the 2022 World Cup: Qatar and Its Troubling Labour Laws

May 19, 2021November 10, 2021 Joel Sawmadal

The burden of meeting high expectations for the 2022 World Cup have been largely shouldered by the country’s large population of migrant labourers who form the basis of the crews of the construction projects.

The Overlooked Inequality Present in Gulf Nations

May 14, 2021November 10, 2021 Santhindu Wijesooriya

If, as the rest of the world moves towards equality and justness, the Gulf moved in the same direction, many migrant workers would benefit and live better lives as a result. This is only possible, however, if Gulf nations recognize their faults and work to reverse them by giving migrant labourers more opportunities and benefits like those of their own citizens.