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The devastating aftermath of the 1948 War and its lasting impact on the Middle East

More than a million Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip rely on UNRWA food assistance

More than ready-to-eat meals, Gazans need accountability, justice and permanent ceasefire

The political landscape in the resource-rich West African country is shaken to its core

The past months have seen dramatic changes in the political sphere of the Arab world. In his analysis, Amr Hamzawy makes an optimistic prognosis but warns that radical Islamism and ethnic violence are still influential factors in the region

Middle-East Arab News and Opinion - Asharq Al-Awsat is the world’s premier pan-Arab daily newspaper, printed simultaneously each day on four continents in 14 cities

Lebanon is suffering economic meltdown while its politicians dither. Reform – and fiscal relief – is unlikely before 2022 elections. While pushing for timely polls, international partners should send humanitarian assistance to ease the public’s pain, keep key infrastructure running and avert security breakdowns.

Can new government effect change to bring Lebanon back from the brink?

The Syrian Uprising: A Militant Leadership Monitor Special Report Printed Type Add to cart In this “Special Report on The Syrian Uprising: A Focus on Parties and Leadership” we examine the roles of key religious, military, and political actors in the Syrian uprising. This 2012 Quarterly Special Report features five brand-new articles commissioned by The Jamestown Foundation and one highly relevant article from The Jamestown Foundation’s February 2012 Issue of Militant Leadership Monitor....

SHARE Syria, where my roots lie, has a rich heritage dating back to the third millennium BC. It has made headlines for the wrong reasons since 2011, but beyond the fog of war lies a beautiful country with a staggering media presence and a new generation of tech-savvy minds eager for change. I have come to realise this on several visits to the country to pursue a personal project. As a third-culture individual based in the UAE, and with professional and cultural ties to Europe, Middle East and S...