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Libya: Books in Tripoli, Troops in the Sahara
After a few days in Tripoli, Denys Kolesnyk argues that Libya’s future is increasingly being shaped in the Sahara and in foreign capitals, and that France has a …
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Why the US Strikes Failed to Spark an Iranian Uprising
From December 2017 through December 2025, Iran experienced repeated waves of mass protest. Thousands of people were killed or later executed , yet none of these …
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40 days of war against Iran: the limits of a regionalized conflict
After 40 days of war, the ceasefire announced on 7 April between the United States and Iran marks the end of a first phase, in a large-scale regional conflict …
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On World Health Day, war is the greatest threat to health
On World Health Day, Susan Hammond and Sera Koulabdara argue that the war in Iran, like other wars since 9/11, kills civilians, destroys health systems and …
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Iran and the Great Deception!
Iran has never been a sincere ally of the Arabs. From the very beginnings of its regional project, it has practiced a great deception, using Arab blood as fuel …
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Fragile Peace in Israel – Why an Eruption of Violence Is Only a Matter of Time
Although Israel has carried out relentless military operations against Hamas for the past two years, the chances for lasting peace are extremely slim. On the …
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Hijab: Symbol, Identity, or Instrument of Conflict?
No symbol in the history of Arab and Islamic societies has sparked more questions, debate, and controversy than the hijab. Not because it is merely a piece of …
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Iran at the Heart of Global Transformations
At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Iran once again emerged as one of the central topics in global discussions.
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Khamenei Besieged by Domestic Crises and Regional Deadlocks
As the doctrine of Velayat-e Faqih enters its fifth decade, the system faces unprecedented challenges that seriously threaten its survival. At the center of …
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The Voice of the Global Iranian Revolution Confronts the Rule of the Supreme Leader
As the strategic setbacks suffered by Iran’s system of velayat-e faqih in the Middle East continue to unfold year after year, the demonstrations organized by …
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The Gender Dimensions of Iran’s Water Crisis
Field reports from various districts in the Iranian capital, Tehran, indicate a sharp decline in water pressure, to the extent that even the first floors of …
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Democracy as Blasphemy and Criminality
Democracy, in its noble theoretical meaning, is government of the people, by the people, and for the people — the fruit of centuries of struggle against tyranny …