Author: Sayde-Hope Crystal

Sayde-Hope Crystal was the Editor for the NATO Association of Canada’s Society, Culture and International Relations program. She is a CJPAC Fellow and works tirelessly to mobilize and engage Jewish and pro-Israel Canadians in the democratic process. Sayde-Hope is in the process of completing her final year as an International Studies student at York University’s bilingual Glendon College. Her written work focuses heavily on the regional dynamics of the Middle East. She can be reached via twitter: https://twitter.com/SayddC
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Canadian Embassy in Cairo Closed Until Further Notice

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the closure of the Canadian Embassy in Cairo due to threats posed by the terrorist group Ansar Bayt al-Maqdis, a relative newcomer among the Middle East’s seemingly endless supply of armed Islamist factions.

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Early Elections and the Controversial ‘Nation-State’ Bill

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the dissolution of the Israeli Knesset and the controversial ‘Nation-State’ bill making its way through Israeli Parliament.

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Nuclear Scramble

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses last-minute diplomatic efforts between the P5+1 in a bid to meet Monday’s deadline for reaching a nuclear deal.

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Terror in the Capital

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the latest attack in a wave of violence that Israeli leaders are struggling to contain.

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Unrest in Jerusalem

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the wave of terror attacks sweeping the streets of Jerusalem, and the escalation of tensions over access to the Temple Mount.
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Letters to the Ayatollah: Strange Bedfellows in the Fight Against the Islamic State

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the not-so-secret line of communication between President Obama and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and examines the prospect of bilateral cooperation in fighting the Islamic State.

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The Rise of Venezuela

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal discusses the election of Venezuela to a two year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

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‘Democracy’ Comes to Kabul

In her latest article, Sayde-Hope Crystal explores the response to the conclusion of Afghanistan’s tumultuous, year-long election, and its potential long-term repercussions.