Corinne Stancescu looks at the Islamic State’s systematic destruction of culturally and historically significant artifacts and sites throughout Iraq and Syria.
The Middle East and North Africa
Middle East Region
I’m a Steamroller Baby, and I Wear Camo Too
Victoria examines the role of women in the military through an interactive presentation. Take a virtual stroll through several countries and learn about the women who are shattering stereotypes.
A Human Rights Approach to Economic Equality: Part Two
Nancy Kanwal discusses strengths and limitations of recommendations outlined in the UN Women’s Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016.
The Rupturing Regime: Syria’s Northern Collapse
Hasan Siddiqui highlights the newfound success of Syrian rebel groups in the North, what it comes with, and what it means for the current regime and potentially Syria’s future.
Discrimination Against Female Legal Guardians in Jordan
Seema Kawar sheds light on the discrimination against female legal guardians in Jordan.
Women Are Game Changers in Countering Violent Extremism: Part One
Part One of a two part series, Victoria examines the role of women in countering violent extremism (CVE) as well as the dialogue generated by CVE think-tanks and international organizations regarding this issue.
Breaking Point: Hyperextending Hizbullah
Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.
Europe’s Migration Problem
Emily Robinson discusses the issues surrounding the influx of irregular migrants traveling across the Mediterranean Sea to Europe from North Africa.
A New Opportunity or an Additional Roadblock to Progress? Context to the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia
Victoria examines the new realities for the right to drive campaigns in Saudi Arabia, including the possible opportunities and roadblocks.
The War in Afghanistan Takes An(Other) Turn
Daniel Woodburn discusses the difficulties of post-war transition in Afghanistan, including the creation of democratic institutions and the challenges posed by transnational terror.