Iraqi Protesters: What Exactly Do They Want?
Young Iraqis are fed up with their political system and are fighting for better economic opportunities and redistribution of the country’s wealth.
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | Oct 16, 2019
Young Iraqis are fed up with their political system and are fighting for better economic opportunities and redistribution of the country’s wealth.
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | Aug 6, 2019
Nations are responsible for holding to account their citizens accused of joining ISIS and committing war crimes. Leaving it to Iraq to play the role of judge, jury, and execut…
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | Aug 2, 2019
Racist representations of black characters on television are symptomatic of the entrenched anti-blackness prevalent in the Arab world.
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | Jul 12, 2019
The reestablishment of Iraqi-Saudi diplomatic ties has provided Baghdad with new economic opportunities while allowing Riyadh to undermine Iran’s influence in the region.
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | Jun 19, 2019
The famous U.S.-Iran nuclear deal stems from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which the Obama administration negotiated. Enshrined in United Nations (UN) Resolution 2231, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted the agreement. The deal paved the way for Iran to normalize political and economic ties with the [...]
Read Moreby Shazia Marquis | May 8, 2019
Sudan is going through a period of transformation, and women are at the forefront of the movement for change. Leading with empowering songs, Alaa Salah represents the strength…
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