Gaza Heads Into Famine as Gulf Countries Scramble to Respond
With aid, public criticism, and diplomatic maneuver, Gulf countries are confronting Israel’s military action in Gaza and weighing how bad the situation could get.
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The End of Mandatory Hijab in Iran?
Should the Islamic Republic utilize the March 1 elections to end effective enforcement of the hijab law, it will remove a source of constant friction between state and society in Iran, but the regime will also lose an instrument of intimidating the urban middle class.
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Iran: Republic of Distrust
Forty-five years after the revolution and establishment of the Islamic Republic, the regime in Tehran is not only widely distrusted but has also sown the seeds of distrust among Iranians.
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Iran: Republic of God in an Increasingly Secular Society
Having failed to shape the society to its liking, can the Islamic Republic adapt to a society that is increasingly demanding separation between religion and state?
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Bahraini Photographer Puts Spotlight on Youth Palestine Advocacy
Ahmed Alghasra blends advocacy for the Palestinians with his photography to document demonstrations on social media and amplify youth perspectives on the Gaza conflict.
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Layali Al-Qaisariyah: A Saudi Festival in an Agricultural Town
The Layali Al-Qaisariyah festival in Al-Hofuf, in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, is an illuminating example of how the kingdom's art and entertainment agenda manifests outside the major cities.
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In the Gulf, Is Civil Society Fighting for Climate?
Tracking the efforts and successes of civil society elements in underscoring the urgency of addressing climate change will remain a key bellwether for progress on issues relating to global warming, energy transition, and sustainability.
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Gender Segregation Tests Kuwait University
Kuwait University's responsibility to educate students for a globalized workforce in conjunction with the younger generation’s more liberal attitudes may lead to a gradual reevaluation of gender segregation rules.
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Expo 2030: An Opportunity to Define Riyadh’s Future
In 2030, Riyadh has the opportunity to offer something radically different that will leave a lasting legacy for the world.
Gulf States at the Venice Biennale: Balancing Social Transformation and Cultural Representation
Exhibitions staged by four Gulf countries look to the past and present while seeking to redress contemporary misconceptions and advocate for change.
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