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www.nytimes.com/2020/02/12/world/middleeast/un-israeli-settlements-companies-list.html This week The UN released a list of companies that have participated in business “that raised particular human rights concerns”. These companies are accused of helping to build and maintain Israeli settlements. These businesses include General Mills, Airbnb, and … Continue reading →

https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/12/middleeast/syria-turkey-war-analysis-walsh-intl/index.html

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-02-01/abbas-threatens-to-cut-security-ties-with-israel-us

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-51288218

CALL FOR PAPERS  Afkar: The Undergraduate Journal of Middle  East Studies Volume 2, Issue 1 The editorial board at  Afkar is excited to announce the Call for Papers for the second issue of  Afkar: The Undergraduate Journal of Middle East … Continue reading →

Türkiye Scholarships 2020 Applications Open Apart from providing education opportunities at an international caliber as well as a wealth of knowledge and experience, Turkey offers scholarships to international students from all over the world to study in the most prestigious … Continue reading →

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/21/world/middleeast/lebanon-names-new-cabinet.html. Prime Minister Hassan Diab, appointed last December, has chosen his cabinet members while the nation continues with its months long protests. Many of the appointees are a part of the establishment which became a major focus of the protests. … Continue reading →

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/libya-players-agree-cease-fire-amid-warnings-war-may-become-n1118716 The international powers involved in the Libyan Civil War have come to an expected permanent truce. While the civil war will continue, minimized foreign involvement reduces the probability that the Libyan population will be subjected to the same nightmare … Continue reading →

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-43198444 Without consistent physical security or established governmental institutions, is a successful election feasible in Libya? The author of this BBC article would say no.