NEWS AND ANALYSIS
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6 February, by Messaoud Romdhani
Why the Democratic Project Fell Short in Tunisia
Tunisia’s brief democratic journey shows that gaining freedom is not enough. The revolution may have toppled an authoritarian regime, but democracy could not take root without public engagement, (…) -
3 February, by Ilan Pappé
From the Age of Catastrophe to the Age of Hope: Why a Free Palestine Matters to the World
A liberated Palestine will mark the dawn of a new age; otherwise, the Age of Extremes and Catastrophe will linger on, bringing with it economic, ecological, and nuclear holocausts. This piece (…)
Alternatives International Journal
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1 July 2017, by Messaoud Romdhani
Leaving Maghreb Youth on the Sidelines
Whether they are in Tataouine (Tunisia) or in El-Houceima (Morocco), young people are facing the same problems: long-term unemployment, endemic poverty and deliberate marginalization. Instead of (…) -
1 July 2017, by Mouin Rabbani
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf Cooperation Council Crisis
It is tempting, and not entirely inaccurate, to dismiss the escalating crisis between Qatar and a number of its neighbors as a petulant princely playground spat. Extending this tempting logic, one (…)
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