Undertaking the Hajj pilgrimage is considered an essential duty for Muslims, as is Umrah. Why then do so many Muslims face economic and political difficulties in reaching Saud…
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Qassem Soleimani was the mastermind behind Iran’s covert operations in Afghanistan. His sudden death may upend future Afghan–Iranian relations as the United States and the Tal…
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The Kurdish Region of Iraq has made progress in improving its relations with Baghdad after a failed bid for independence in 2017. But future dealings could depend on how the U…
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Egypt has often kept a close eye on Sudan’s political developments, fearing a transformation in its backyard could disrupt its own economic, strategic, and security interests.…
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Russia and Turkey have established themselves as the most influential external actors in Libya’s crisis. Even though the truce, which Moscow and Ankara called for in January 2…
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Bashar al Assad’s brutal regime has come out unscathed as Syria’s civil war enters its ninth year. While a combination of strong domestic patronage system and external support…
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