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Could Saudi Meddling Unite the Lebanese?
11.24.17
By HALA AL-HARIRI “In this room, the honorable Bchara El Khoury, President of the Republic of Lebanon, was arrested from November 11 until November 22, 1943.” This is written on a plaque on the wall of The Rashaya Citadel, also known as the Citadel of Independence. Another plaque says the same for the honorable Prime Minister Riad […]
The United Nation’s role in MENA: Interview with Darko Mocibob
11.21.17
JMEPP’s Regional Editor for Egypt Elissa Miller sat down to interview Darko Mocibob, Deputy Director of the Middle East and West Asia Division of The United Nation’s Department of Political Affairs.
Grow Trees to Grow Cities
11.20.17
By: Shamil Ibragimov From the fifth to eighth grade I studied in a school around the corner from a beautiful boulevard in my home city of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. This boulevard was lined with oaks planted about 80 years ago. Every day on my way to school and back, I enjoyed a view of beautiful […]
Podcast: Hariri’s resignation, earthquake in Iran, and a coalition deal with IS in Raqqa
11.17.17
On this week’s episode of the Middle East Weekly, we discuss Sa’ad Hariri’s resignation from his post as Prime Minister of Lebanon; the earthquake that struck the Iran-Iraq border; and a coalition deal that allowed IS fighters to leave Raqqa.
Tremendo Show: Performing and Producing Queerness in Asylum Claims Based on Sexual Orientation
11.17.17
A growing number of people have sought asylum in the United States with claims based on sexual orientation discrimination, reflecting expanding notions of identity-based rights and protections. These claims have been successful for many applicants, and have undoubtedly yielded positive and life-changing individual results. As sexual orientation claims become a fixture in U.S. asylum law, […]
The Invisible Costs of Giving: How to Combat Generosity Burnout at Work
11.17.17
BY NICOLE ABI-ESBER Have you ever felt exhausted from spreading yourself too thin? Or overwhelmed with commitments to others, with little time for personal errands or hobbies? Do you remember how this affected your concentration, work quality, and relationships? You may have been a victim of generosity burnout. This idea, coined by two Wharton professors […]
KSSG 2016-2017 Financial Summary
11.16.17
Prepared by Sasha Ramani, VP of Finance Photo Credit: Fabian Blank from unsplash.com FULL REPORT: KSSG 16-17 Financial Summary
Fractured but not forgotten: remembering the hopeful roots of the Syrian conflict
11.16.17
On November 10, panelists at the Arab Conference at Harvard assessed the history and path forward for the Syrian conflict.
Prince Turki Al Faisal tries to project Saudi unity during a time of upheaval
11.15.17
Prince Turki al Faisal spoke at the Arab Conference at Harvard on November 10th, insisting that Saudi Arabia stood united, even during a time of major political upheavals in the kingdom.
Democrats Need A Multiracial Green New Deal Coalition
11.15.17
BY JEFF ROUSSET Be prepared for eight years of President Trump. Van Jones recently offered that warning at the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum. That’s the cost if Democrats fail to learn from 2016. We can’t just blame Russia for Trump, and it’s not enough to criticize Republicans. We need to understand the problems facing […]
Breaking the silence on LGBTQ rights in the Middle East and North Africa
11.15.17
A historic first: the first ever panel on LGBTQ rights in the Middle East and North Africa at the Arab Conference at Harvard.
The Democratic Party Must Commit to African Americans
11.14.17
BY BOB PAYNE A year after the 2016 election, stuck with a scandal-mired President and a Congress pushing an unpopular agenda, the country faces a genuine crisis of confidence in government. Democrats could have stopped this if they delivered their supporters as voters. Instead, they are the minority and out of power. To get back […]