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The Year of the Black Swan
In his book,The Black Swan, Nassim Taleb describes a black swan as a highly improbable event which has major…
Trump’s Syria Withdrawal Leaves the Future of the…
Trump's plan for the United States' withdrawal from Syria has left everyone uncertain as to what comes next. The…
Known Unknowns: Israeli Power and Russian Permission in…
In the most recent flare-up between Israel and Iran in Syria, Russia said everything about its dubious relationship…
Is There an End in Sight for the Afghan Conflict?
An analysis of the origins of the Afghan insurgency, the current situation, the external influences in the war and…
What’s next for the “Switzerland of the Middle…
Located on the south-eastern tip of the Arabian Gulf, Oman is surrounded by nations prone to meddling in each…
Liberté d’expression en Arabie Saoudite et Emirats…
Acteurs incontestables de l’industrie du pétrole, l’Arabie Saoudite et les Emirats Arabes Unis sont deux nations…
Trump’s New Year’s Gift To Putin, Rouhani, And Erdogan
Trump’s decision to withdraw US forces from Syria is extremely reckless and is bound to backfire in more than…
Is Iran the stage of the West’s disaggregation?
A shift is occurring in contemporary international relations when it comes to Iran: the European Union's clear…
Why We Don’t Care About Cholera
How does Yemen's epidemic fit in with the recent history of cholera and what progress has been made towards…
Pas de droits, pas de partenariat : comment la violation…
Depuis sa montée au pouvoir, la politique hostile et quasi-autoritaire menée par Erdogan ne fait que détériorer les…
The War in Yemen: Why the West Looked Away
On October 2nd, 2018, outspoken Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was murdered at the Saudi embassy in Istanbul,…
On Pittsburgh: A Jewish Student’s Reflection
At a young age, many of us have a defining moment that alters our perspective and way of thinking. For me, this…