Middle East & More

What is really happening outside Israel, in the Middle East and beyond?

On this page, you will find rich information and analysis from diverse perspectives on political, sociocultural, and economic issues in the region, including translations and reviews of texts in Arabic and other languages, presenting current affairs from the viewpoint of various regional actors.

The growing power of women in Iran

More women are taking on leadership roles in Iranian cities. While making progress on the local level, they are generating a confrontation with parts of the religious establishment, and are far from being included in national decision-making

Hamas After Trump's Riyadh Speech: In Search of International Legitimacy

presenting Hamas as part of the same radical milieu of ISIS and al-Qaeda could damage...

Testing the waters for change in Arab discourse

In “alternative writing”, Arab intellectuals and publicists reveal preference for classical press over social media...

Iranians Don’t Believe Netanyahu

Earlier this year, Israeli PM sent a direct message to the Iranian people in which...

Security or Politics behind Morocco Burqa Ban?

Morocco’s Interior Ministry decided to ban the manufacture and sale of the ‘burqa’, sparking debate...

UNSC Resolution 2334: Too little, too late

Instead of a wakeup call early on in Obama’s term, which would have set the...

Marrying Late: Young Adults and the Marriage Crisis in Iran

The reasons for Iran’s marriage crisis run deeper than the economy: they are also tied...

Mahmoud Abbas and Zionism: From Struggle to Acceptance

Israelis often hear it said that Palestinian President Abbas calls for peace in English but...

Jaysh al-Islam: Rebels at the Gates of Damascus

Jaysh al-Islam (The Islam Army) is one of the largest and most important militias among...

Fear and Faith: the Strengths, Weaknesses and Delusions of Isis

Western rhetoric has become a weapon in ISIS’ arsenal. If Western pundits and politicians wish...

A historic opportunity to become part of the problem

Why did Labor Chairman Herzog get so excited over the Egyptian president’s speech?

The Allure of Military Leaders in the Middle East

Military leaders enter politics in response to real needs, but may perpetuate flawed military-civilian relations...

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A monthly newsletter dedicated to analyzing Israel’s relations in the Middle East from diverse perspectives, edited by Dr. Eli Osheroff

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