Analysis
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Brexit Britain and Egyptian nationalism: a comparative analysis
There are a lot of things in the world today that seem utterly upside down: right-wing nationalists claim the mantle …
Gulf wealth does not address deeper social divides
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Putin, clumsily, seeks to exploit mounting Gulf tensions
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Qatar’s turbulent response to China’s clampdown on Islam
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What Erdogan’s nuclear ambitions mean for Arab politics
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Saudi Arabia and press censorship in Pakistan
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How Algeria’s changes may impact Morocco
The situation in Algeria is rapidly changing. The resignation of former-president Bouteflika was recently announced. The military have taken control …
Bouteflika should retire with dignity
This time last year, Arab Research & Advocacy Bureau wrote an article on what to expect in Algeria after Bouteflika’s presidency ends. We …
Algerian women on social media
One of the few vivid memories from my upbringing in Algeria was when I was in the first year of …
Yemen’s war is far from over
One of the Middle East’s bloodiest battles is also one of the most overlooked. It is not in Syria or …
How religious leaders can help facilitate dialogue
The paradoxical relationship between religion, politics and conflict is a contentious issue within political science and has garnered much debate …
Saif al-Islam: where is Gaddafi’s son?
The fate of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi remains uncertain. Saif al-Islam had been held by militia in the town of Zintan since his …