Opportunistic Strategies in Times of Crisis: The Syrian Government’s Pursuit of Power and Recognition Amidst Civil War
The recent earthquake serves as a compelling instance of the Syrian regime’s propensity to exploit disasters for its own gains
What Does ISIS’ Survival Tell Us About Countermeasures?
Why has ISIS has been able to survive and display “a resilient insurgency” despite the international community’s efforts to eradicate the group?
How the Taleban’s Second Emirate is Transforming Afghanistan
Libya Can Move Past Its Current Political Deadlock, But It Will Take Work to Maintain Any ‘Deal’
Any path toward sustained peace and stability for Libya will require leaders to deliver dividends to the Libyan people for their confidence and support—first and foremost in the form of basic security, and beyond that, in overall governance reforms and economic development.
Book Review: “A Fledgling Democracy: Tunisia in the Aftermath of the Arab Uprisings” by Mohamed Zayani, ed.
Professor Mohamed Zayani’s edited book explores Tunisia’s democratic transition and its challenges in the aftermath of the Arab Uprisings.
Attacks from Within and Without: Threat Perceptions from Israel
A crisis that could escalate into war can originate from Israel’s domestic as well as regional international environment alike.
Files from Exile: MP Farzana Elham Kochai on Women, Inequality and Politics in Afghanistan
MENAF spoke with MP Farzana Kochai to discuss her experiences in the Wolesi Jirga, and her views on politics, reform, and women in Afghanistan.
Files From Exile: Pashtana Dorani on LEARN, Digital Literacy and Girls’ Education in Afghanistan
MENAF sat down with Pashtana Dorani, activist and founder of LEARN Afghanistan, to discuss the topic of girls’ education in Afghanistan.
Women’s Freedom in Iraq: A Conversation With Yanar Mohammed
MENAF sits down for an interview with Yanar Mohammed, founder of the the Organization of Women’s Freedom, to discuss women’s rights in Iraq.
Files from Exile: Qazi (Judge) Marzia Babakarkhail on Women and Justice in Afghanistan
We sat down with Marzia Babakarkhail, an exiled Afghan Judge, to discuss the historical and present relationship between women and justice in Afghanistan.