Opposition success in Turkey’s local elections is an unprecedented rebuke to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. While his constitutional power and dominance of the judiciary remain intact, Erdogan is probably in his final term and will find domestic and foreign initiatives somewhat more complicated.
Through exhibitions, educational guides, and workshops, Kuwait-based Speculative Horizons encourages young Kuwaiti photographers to explore new narratives.
The April 12 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights contrasting signals from Iran’s foreign minister and supreme leader regarding retaliation against Israel for its attack on the Iranian Embassy in Damascus.
The April 9 edition of the Iran Media Review highlights a leaked recording of former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif discussing his electoral ambitions and the reformist movement.
On April 15, AGSIW hosted a discussion with Kristin Smith Diwan, Yasmena Al Mulla, and Sean Yom, moderated by Ambassador Douglas A. Silliman, on Kuwait's April 4 parliamentary elections.
On April 11, AGSIW and the Middle East Institute co-hosted a discussion with Kate Seelye, Samhita Sunaya, and Alia Yunis, moderated by Kristin Smith Diwan, on film in the Gulf.
