Debate Clubs Catch on at Arab Universities
The clubs build critical-thinking skills and give students the freedom to express opinions in a structured way.
In Sudan, a Tradition of Campus Debate Is Threatened
Universities in Sudan have a heritage of political discussion that is increasingly in conflict with the government’s desire to suppress protest.
The Arab World Turns to Its People for Solutions
New platforms seek to democratize problem-solving by tapping the wisdom of the crowd.
New Book Outlines Power-Sharing Plans for Post-War Syria
Academics offer ideas for a political settlement in Syria, emphasising reconciliation and the role of community groups.
A Rare Look Inside Iraq’s Education Ministry
A young teacher from Mosul asked for, and received, unusual access to observe the agency’s operations and share concerns with its leaders.
Report Shows Arab World’s Differing Opinions on Freedom of Expression
Freedom of speech is diminishing globally and Arab countries are leading this trend. But their citizens disagree as to whether fading freedom is a problem.
Academic Freedom Report Highlights Repression in Turkey
A report by Scholars at Risk details more than 250 attacks on academic freedom in 35 countries over the past year.
Referendum on Kurdistan’s Independence Echoes in Education
The governance of Kurdistan’s many universities and the fate of its minority students are among the issues that are up in the air as the region votes on an independence referendum.
New Moroccan Protests Call for Fresh Scholarly Approach
Social scientists say analysis and debate, not a crackdown, is the best response to a powerful new protest movement.
Making Sense of the Arab Uprisings’ Aftermath: Think Small
In drawing lessons from the 2011 Arab uprisings and their after-effects, scholars should zoom in on experiments in governance and activism, even if they failed.
