Politics
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Tunisian Engineers vs Higher Education Ministry
In Tunisia, the biggest group representing engineers has caused controversy by criticizing the country’s higher education ministry over its perceived…
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The Arab World Turns to Its People for Solutions
New platforms seek to democratize problem-solving by tapping the wisdom of the crowd.
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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.
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Opinion
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…
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Bridging a Gap in Education Support for Refugees
A group that started small in one London neighborhood now helps young people across the United Kingdom and supplies research…
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Shunned by Neighbors, Qatar Seeks New Research Partnerships
The tiny Gulf nation is diversifying its research collaborations through new projects with Turkey, Oman, and Kuwait.
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Students’ Lack of Political Engagement Is Cause for Concern, Author Says
A Jordanian academic looks into the reasons for the decline of university students’ political awareness and suggests academic solutions.
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A Haven No More: The Closing of Aassoun Tower
For 40 Syrian refugee families, the unfinished building had been an oasis of stability amid crisis. They were evicted last…
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Tips & Resources
For Syrian Refugees in Lebanon, Precarious Lives
Syrians who have fled the fighting in their homeland feel increasingly insecure in their host country, surveys from a Lebanese…
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Germany Sees Mixed Results in Refugee Education
The nation has been the leading destination for refugees in Europe, but lacks a central plan for educating them.
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