Hasan Siddiqui’s outlook on the current situation in the Levant and Hezbollah’s capacity therein.
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What is Identity?
Zaid looks into the concept of identity, through Amin Maalouf and Lucy Aharish, in an increasingly inter-connected world. In doing so, notions of uniqueness, conformity and assimilation are explored.
The Impact of Netanyahu’s Speech Before Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has been the centre of much controversy in the last few months, addressed the US Congress last month. Before Netanyahu stepped on American soil there was criticism surrounding his speech, as he was invited to address Congress by Representative John Boehner, the Republican House Speaker, without prior approval from Read More…
For Netanyahu, A Tough Road Ahead
Zaid examines the low in US-Israeli relations, and the ramifications of this lull in the coming few years.
Uncertainty Pervades as Israelis Go to the Polls
Benjamin reports from Jerusalem on the status of Israeli elections and the implications involved in the electoral battle for premiership.
Women in the Israel Defense Forces: Gender Equality or Just Neutrality?
While the IDF seems to be gender-neutral, Brian explains Israel’s struggles to ensure socio-economic development and an equality of opportunity for women, both during and after military service.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation: Is the Western Stance on Iran Pragmatic or Just Hypocritical?
With the deadline for the Outline Agreement on Iranian nuclear energy quickly approaching, it is necessary to outline the Iranian, Israeli, and American stances in order to separate the pragmatic from the hypocritical.
Palestine Goes to Court
Zaid Al-Nassir examines the ramifications of Palestinian accession to the International Criminal Court.
Canada’s Role in Mid-East Peace
Zaid Al-Nassir explores the Canadian approach towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and what changes must be made to further the peace process.
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.