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Melissa Fleming’s New Book Puts a Human Face on Syria’s Tragedy
In her book “A Hope More Powerful Than the Sea,” Fleming tells the story of Doaa al-Zamel, a young woman who is destined to become the Malala Yousafzai of Syria.
6 min read
Opinion
Aleppo: The Consequences of a Forgotten City
The destruction of Syria’s former commercial capital is a harbinger of more terrible things to come in the Middle East—and in Europe.
4 min read
Opinion
Europe’s Darkening Hour? Populist Movement Smacks of Fascist Past
Brexit vote, Donald Trump’s victory, Le Pen’s rise in France and more give comfort to hard-right leaders who are evoking some of Europe’s darkest days.
7 min read
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The French Attacks Bring the Battlefield Home
The French character is resilient and proud, but no one is leaving, no one is fleeing—we are all in it together, the author writes.
6 min read
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An Interview With OECD Secretary-General Angel Gurría
Middle East Editor Janine di Giovanni talks with Gurría about post-war economies, corruption and lessons learnt from the Peso.
9 min read
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Davos Diary: The Scene in Switzerland
On the ground at the World Economic Forum.
6 min read
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Egypt Is Trying to Crush the Muslim Brotherhood. Can It Survive?
Once the leading nonviolent Islamist movement in the Middle East, the Muslim Brotherhood is being overshadowed by more radical groups.
6 min read
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Tunisia’s ISIS Connection
This tiny nation sends more foreign jihadist fighters to Syria than any other country.
11 min read
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On Nakba Day, Pope Francis Gives Palestinians a Symbolic Victory
The pontiff has agreed to sign a treaty recognizing the state of Palestine.
5 min read
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The New Exodus: Christians Flee ISIS in the Middle East
After years of slow but steady decline, Christians are being driven from the Middle East by ISIS.
17 min read
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Nemesis: The Shadowy Iranian Training Shia Militias in Iraq
Iran-backed Shia militias are now leading the fight against ISIS, and driving a savage sectarian war
14 min read
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The Militias of Baghdad
Shiite militants, backed by Iran, may be the only hope of defeating ISIS.
19 min read
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In a First, Saudi Arabia Sentences Dissident Shiite Cleric To Death
Saudi Arabia has sentenced a Shiite Muslim cleric dissident to death.
10 min read
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Thousands More Hostages Taken By ISIS Remain Forgotten
After the release of 49 Turkish prisoners, the extent of Islamic State’s kidnapping is revealed – and ignored
11 min read
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On Death Mountain, the Yazidis Faced a Desperate Struggle
The Yazidis face permanent exile unless the Islamic State is defeated
7 min read
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Mother of Libya’s Revolution Murdered
Salwa Bugaighis fought for a better future for Libya. Last week she was killed in her home
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How Close Is Baghdad from ‘Zero Hour’?
Experts say the insurgents will wage war on the capital from the “Baghdad belt” of towns circling the city
9 min read
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ISIS Expected to Take Aim at the ‘Baghdad Belt’
As they wage their brutal war, ISIS is expected to take aim at ‘the Baghdad Belt’
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Poison Control in Syria
It’s a tough job, and the Dutch woman overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical weapons admits it won’t happen by the June 30 deadline
9 min read
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Hilde Johnson is Trying to Stop the Misery in South Sudan
A Norwegian woman is trying to stop the misery in South Sudan
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Daughters of the Syrian Revolution
In refugee camps, teens face a tough choice: picking potatoes or a husband
7 min read
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