The Middle East

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Oct 8, 20185 min read

The Three Stooges at the helm in Syria: an uncertain future

[Neve Lynch] As the leaders of Turkey, Iran and Russia descended on the Iranian capital of Tehran on September 7 to discuss a new round...

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Jul 19, 20185 min read

The Barriers to Achieving Diplomatic Peace in Yemen

[Patrick O'Gorman] While the world revelled in the glories of the World Cup, 6,000 kilometres away operation ‘Golden Victory’ was in...

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Feb 18, 20183 min read

Domestic Reform in Saudi Arabia: A New Order?

[Katrina Hall] Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has rapidly accrued political power since supplanting his 57-year-old...

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Jan 22, 20184 min read

The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Where Are We At?

[Fred Johnston] To put the largest refugee crisis since World War II into perspective, the number of refugees that flee Syria to other...

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Aug 30, 20175 min read

Human Trafficking of Forced Labour in Qatar

[Bojan Stanojcic] As the 2022 World Cup has been marred in controversy, the spectre of a human rights scandal looms large over the...

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Jul 30, 201715 min read

Group Homogeneity: a Catalyst for Radicalisation, Revolution or Something Else?

[Monica Kelly] The structure of extremist groups has been classified as a “preamble to terrorism,” although it is important not to...

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May 2, 20163 min read

Syria and Iraq: Hotbeds of Horror

[Bianca de Bortoli] With the conflict in Syria showing no signs of cessation, the sub-state armed groups and their ideologies continue to...

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Mar 15, 20164 min read

Paid for in Blood: The Human Cost of the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup

[Hiruni Walimunige] With the 2016 Olympic Games fast approaching, Brazil is once again in the spotlight. Despite the promise of a vibrant...

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Feb 8, 20165 min read

Syria: Is the west doing enough?

[Jessica Markabawi] A Jordanian pilot being burnt alive. The ongoing genocide against Yazidi Christians. Recorded executions at point...

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