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By James M. Dorsey 2022 World Cup host Qatar has announced a…
Gulf-Iranian proxy war spills onto football pitch
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Is there a peace partner in Israel?
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From Syria and Iraq to Iran: Kurdish minorities push for autonomy
By James M. Dorsey More than three years into Syria’s brutal civil war,…
My 800 word torture report
By Ahmed Tharwat The release of the Senate Intelligence Committee torture report…
Egypt between mediocrity and suspension of disbelief
By Wael Eskandar Very little has changed with regards to Egypt’s trajectory…
What about Al-Sisi’s relationship with politicians?
In order to discuss Al-Sisi’s relationship with politicians and get to the…
Takfiri terrorist groups among top causes of atheism: Dar Al-Ifta report
Observatory says social media provides a safer space for youth to express…