Arab Spring
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Opinion
10 Books, 10 Years Later: Literature After the ‘Arab Spring’
A sampling of how writers from the Middle East and North Africa responded to the chaos and frustrations of the…
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News & Reports
A Look at the Evidence: Do Jobs Create Peace?
The research is at times conflicting, but experts believe that employment ultimately can help foster social harmony in the right…
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Protest Art Turns a Concrete Tunnel into a Vibrant Gallery
Artists among the protesters in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square use murals, graffiti, street theater and music to emphasize the call for…
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Freedom of Expression in Lebanon Faces New Threats
Authorities are stepping up their use of vague defamation laws to effectively silence critics of corruption in government, civil liberties…
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Inside Iraq’s Protests: Students Are Defiant in Their Demands
Students are frustrated with economic and political conditions in their country. Now they see a chance for change and are…
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‘These Are Not Demands, These Are Rights’: Voices of Youthful Protesters in Iraq
Students and young professionals throng city streets and vow to continue their demonstrations until demands for change are met with…
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Lebanon’s Universities Have Emptied Out Into the Streets
Administrators, professors and students at Lebanon’s universities are largely supporting the country’s widespread protests.
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Opinion
A Roundup of Scholarly Commentary on Lebanon’s Protests
As the protests in Lebanon enter their fifth week, Al-Fanar Media has summarized what leading scholars have to say about…
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Professors Start a ‘School of the Rioters’
With universities closed in Lebanon, some professors are conducting “teach ins” and moderating discussions on the street. For one such…
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In Lebanon, Sect Vs. Sect Turns Into People Vs. Politicians
Lebanese protestors have united across sectarian divides and turned against what they view as the “ruling class.” Here are a…
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