Politics
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably noticed a lot of people talking about Palestine. In this post, we’ll break down exactly what’s happening, explain why it’s complicated and why people are angry, and tackle some of the most common questions and misconceptions around the conflict.
If you’ve been following the news coming out of Palestine and are looking for ways to help, here are 6 tangible things you can do starting today to support the Palestinian people.
The issue of Palestine is hugely contentious and highly controversial. This reading list will help you deepen your understanding of the highly complex and constantly changing situation facing Palestinians today.
Next week will mark the tenth anniversary of the protests that sparked a country-wide uprising…
White saviorism is profoundly arrogant, racist, and violent. It is also indicative of deep ignorance and a lack of any real cultural understanding. While some of these yoga teachers may in fact have good intentions, they are missing the point and the opportunity to honestly interrogate their actions.
Trying to get your head around the conflict in Yemen? You’re not the only one. This is a definitive overview of the conflict to date, starting with its roots in the Arab Spring movement in 2011 and continuing over ten years to 2021. We cover the main events, key players, the role of regional powers and the UN’s attempts thus far to reach a political settlement. Buckle up – here we go!
2020 was a tumultuous year for the Middle East, and 2021 looks as if it will be no less eventful for the region, with possible diplomatic milestones on the cards and ambitious foreign policies raising eyebrows around the world. Here’s our list of five key issues we’ll be keeping our eyes on that will inevitably shape the political landscape of the Middle East in 2021
This article provides a historical and cultural introduction to Al-Mahra – the fascinating and exceptional eastern governorate of Yemen, which has become intrinsically tied to the unfolding political dynamics both inside Yemen and elsewhere in the region.
We’ve put together a list of some of the books, articles, videos, podcasts and reading lists we’re finding particularly useful and important relating to the roots of racism in the Middle East and North Africa and its manifestations in modern society.