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Enough About The Driving Ban – Saudi Women Have Bigger Problems

Last October, Saudi women made headlines once again by challenging their country’s ban on female drivers and getting behind the wheel. The October 26th driving campaign saw over a dozen women take to the streets, undeterred b...

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What Does the Refugee Crisis Mean For Jordanian National Identity?

With no end to the civil war in sight, the Syrian refugee crisis continues to reach staggering proportions. Amidst international concern over how to respond to this humanitarian emergency, Jordan has been applauded for its open...

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Unfinished Exodus? The Jewish Community of Iran

The Middle East has always been home to vibrant Jewish communities, whose history in the region dates back more than 3,000 years. Despite occasional bouts of tension, Jews were generally permitted to practice their religion pea...

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Managing the Hajj: Pilgrimage and the Politics of Race and Class

On Monday I flew from London Heathrow to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a journey I have made countless times. This time around, however, the atmosphere was different. I had chosen to fly during the busiest time of the year in Saudi Ara...

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Enough About The Driving Ban – Saudi Women Have Bigger Problems

What Does the Refugee Crisis Mean For Jordanian National Identity?

Unfinished Exodus? The Jewish Community of Iran

Managing the Hajj: Pilgrimage and the Politics of Race and Class

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