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I Too Hate the War
To be Lebanese, and southern in particular, means to live a fractured present, split between…
Underground Water Market in Lebanon: Is It Under State or Water Tanker Ruling?
Thirst is not fate; but the result of a system that steers water between the…
“Jihadi Orientalism”: The Overly “Pragmatic” Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham
The transformations the Front underwent until it became the Salvation Government and then the Interim…
Jabal Amel’s Cultural Scene: Between Religious Authority and State Neglect
Creativity has been shackled by a web of prohibitions and taboos, turning literature into a…
Algorithms of Hate: The Economy of Screaming and Rage
Those who want status online learn that the quickest path runs through the most provocative…
Young Iraqi Men’s Journeys as Mercenaries in Russia
Mohammed is now officially considered a Russian citizen, but his heart remains tied to Iraq.…
Pathways to Justice in Lebanon: Engaging the public in the Justice and Accountability Pipeline
The Tahrir Institute for Middle East Policy (TIMEP) has launched Pathways to Justice in Lebanon,…
Digital Authority: The Hierarchy of Women’s Oppression in Iraq’s Online Sphere
Cases involving women tend to be tinted by the woman’s appearance and “story.” They flare…
Realpolitik for Beginners
If the president’s curse is giving ear to the bad advisers on his team, the…
Human Rights Organizations: Peace in Yemen Cannot be Achieved Without the Demand for Transitional Justice
Reports indicate that those working in the field of human rights face severe challenges while…