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Bipolar Jewish Mystic, Messiah, Traitor, Leader. This article explores all these aspects of Sabbatai Zevi’s life.

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Angered by Europes inaction during the Hamidian Massacres, The Armenian Dashnak party devised a plan to hold an Ottoman bank hostage to raise awareness for their cause. Ultimately, the Europeans sought peace between the two groups, promising to condemn the … Continue reading →

Grandson of Muhammad Ali, one of the most influential men in Middle Eastern history, Said Halim Pasha was assassinated due to his role in the Armenian Genocide. A core member of Turkey’s CUP(Committee of Union and Progress) Said Halim Pasha, … Continue reading →

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/campaigns/2022/02/israels-system-of-apartheid/

As the 106th anniversary of the Armenian mass killings passed on Friday, president Biden declared it a “genocide.” While this statement isn’t inherently contentious, it sparked fears that Turkey would identify it as a veiled threat. The country had been … Continue reading →

https://mesana.org/resources-and-opportunities/2021/04/09/setup-to-fail-the-institutional-origins-of-communal-conflict-in-iraq This Friday (4/16), there is a web event examining the interaction between state institutions and societal divisions in Iraq’s modern political history. It includes some of what we covered last class on post-colonial state formation and the Ba’ath party. … Continue reading →

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/04/afghanistan-troop-withdrawal-biden-looks-for-exit.html Following Biden’s inauguration on January 20, he assumed responsibility for a deal Trump made with the Taliban to pull U.S. troops out of Afghanistan by May 1, 2021. While it is no secret he is against prolonged armed conflict … Continue reading →

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/suez-canal-ship-stuck-block-fifth-day-effort/ As most people know, a large cargo ship has been stuck in the Suez Canal for the past 5 days. Officials have sent several tugboats to realign it but to little avail. Workers inside the vessel have been draining … Continue reading →

https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210325-yemen-used-to-be-using-art-to-bring-a-rich-history-back-to-life/ Today marks the sixth year since the 2015 Saudi-led intervention in Yemen. This article introduces ‘Yemen used to be’, a project formed in 2019 to publicize the nation’s forgotten heritage and culture. Yemen’s historical importance dates back to around … Continue reading →