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Iran Wants To Befriend Google

Iran has a habit of blocking, unblocking and sometimes re-blocking Google platforms inside the country.

by Mahsa Alimardani

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Regional Developments In The Battle For Syria

In an unfolding tragic tale of twists and turns, the Syrian conflict has transmuted from that of a show of solidarity for the Arab Spring in 2011 to that of a continuous conflagrative self-destruction perpetrated by several arm...

by Samson Faboye

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The Future Of Human Rights In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabian King Abdullah’s death ends a fourteen-and-a-half year reign that saw marginal policy changes, particularly of those which relate to human rights.

by Sneha Nanavati

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The Iraqi-Kurdish Oil Deal And The Fight Against Islamic State

In early 2014, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) began independently exporting crude oil through Turkey, angering the central Iraqi government which “claims sole authority to export oil from the country”. In total, th...

by David Bresnahan-McRae

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How One Lebanese Woman Got Everyone Talking About Porn

A new song has been making its way around Lebanese airwaves, one that’s sparked both laughter and groans. “I can’t believe there’s even a song about her now!” commented a Facebook user. The song in question? It’s ca...

by Meryl Haddad

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Saudi Succession Crisis: The Political Power Struggles Inside The House Of Saud

The Saudi succession crisis recently had overshadowed the century-old House of Saud since the incumbent ruler, 90 year-old King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz, had been hospitalized due to ‘deteriorating’ health conditions. On the ...

by Shafiy Mazlan

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3rd Arab Water Week: A Chance To End The Global Rhetoric On Clean Drinking Water

The shortage of clean drinking water is a growing global issue, with almost a billion people living without adequate freshwater resources around the world.

by Tímea Fazekas

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Driving Ban And Women’s Rights In Saudi Arabia

Two female Saudi activists were sent to the Specialised Criminal Court that deals with terrorist cases in capital city Riyadh after they were caught trying to drive into the Kingdom.

by Bauke Danielle Schram

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Oil Production And The Prisoner’s Dilemma

In 2014 the geopolitics of oil production changed dramatically. Due to the recent U.S. shale boom, Saudi Arabia – the world’s largest oil exporter – lost its position as a ‘swing producer’ in the oil industry which ha...

by David Bresnahan-McRae

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Iran Wants To Befriend Google

Regional Developments In The Battle For Syria

The Future Of Human Rights In Saudi Arabia

The Iraqi-Kurdish Oil Deal And The Fight Against Islamic State

How One Lebanese Woman Got Everyone Talking About Porn

Saudi Succession Crisis: The Political Power Struggles Inside The House Of Saud

3rd Arab Water Week: A Chance To End The Global Rhetoric On Clean Drinking Water

Driving Ban And Women’s Rights In Saudi Arabia

Oil Production And The Prisoner’s Dilemma

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