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Turkey: The new Middle Eastern dictatorship?

On Sunday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a narrow majority in a national referendum…

8 TED Talks to get you through Trump’s first week – and inspire you to #resist

Ever since Donald Trump was sworn in as President of the United States last Friday,…

Online Shame: Women’s Empowerment and Modern Techniques of Repression

By Francesca Kelsall As Internet access across the world becomes more and more pervasive, the…

Hard Choices: Trump, Brexit and the Rise of the Far Right

November 8th 2016 is being hailed by some as the greatest day in US political…

The Changing Face of Saudi Women?

Earlier this month, National Geographic released an article entitled ‘The Changing Face of Saudi Women’,…

Trouble in Paradise: Amal Clooney’s Fight for Justice in the Maldives

When one thinks of the Maldives, a number of images spring to mind: sparkling blue…

Mona Eltahawy: Leading the Middle East’s Sexual Revolution

I have recently read Headscarves and Hymens: Why the Middle East Needs a Sexual Revolution…

Qatar 2022: A Golden Opportunity in the Fight for Workers’ Rights in the Gulf

When we think of the Gulf, we picture towering skyscrapers, dazzling wealth, and the unique…