Lebanon's municipal elections have been postponed twice in a row, and are likely to be postponed yet again on April 25. This delay will significantly weaken local democracy and governance even further, something the country cannot afford.

Egypt’s security services control the country’s traditional media outlets, including TV channels, newspapers, and artistic productions,…

Perhaps no issue underscores children living in northwest Syria’s precarious existence more than the deprivation of…


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No Exit: Egypt’s Dilemma on Gaza
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Egypt finds itself between a rock and a hard place in the current war on Gaza.…

As the fighting between Hezbollah and Israel worsens, it is central to understand Lebanon’s current political…

Over the past decade, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s regime has employed an interesting repertoire of…

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The War Next Door: Sisi's Balancing Act on Gaza
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Amidst the backdrop of Egypt’s presidential elections, the Egyptian government is torn between allowing Gaza demonstrations…

This explainer thoroughly examines Egypt’s ongoing elections, with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi vying for a third…