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Africa and Middle East
The History of Honor Killings in Asia and the Middle East
Women are sometimes targeted for familial killings in various countries across Asia and the Middle East. Often, the victim has…
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The Iran Hostage Crisis
The western media described the Iranian Hostage Crisis and an “entanglement of vengeance and mutual incomprehension.” After the overthrow of…
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The Iran-Contra Affair
The Reagan Doctrine The political climate in 1980’s America was a key factor in the Iran-Contra Affair. After winning the…
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Boundaries: The Western Sahara Conflict
Both Morocco and The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic claim the rights to the land after The Madrid Accords, when Spain…
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What Was the Columbian Exchange?
The Columbian Exchange was coined by American historian Alfred Crosby in 1972. The start of the Columbian exchange began when…
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Turkey’s Interest in Derailing MBS and Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has recently been the linking pillar between the Arab world and the West. The Saudi Arabian admission in…
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Is This the End of Peace Between Israel and Jordan?
Jordan and Egypt are currently the only two Arab countries that have peace accords with the State of Israel. Under…
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Boundaries: The Disputed Territory of Gibraltar
Ownership of the territory of Gibraltar has been in dispute for hundreds of years. The territory was captured in 1704…
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The Importance of Jamal Khashoggi for the United States
Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi-Arabian journalist with close ties to the United States. His untimely disappearance and presumed murder at…
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Africa and Middle East
The Shatila Refugee Camp
Shatila Today The Shatila refugee camp was established in 1949 by the International Committee of the Red Cross. In its…
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