Articles
Why there can be no economic solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
A recent UN report revealed that $50 billion were lost to Palestinians because of Israeli occupation
Lebanon protests test Hezbollah supporters' allegiances
Protesters divided as to group’s role in future civil state
Forty years on from the US embassy siege, Iran remains alienated from the West
The hostage crisis shaped Tehran's relationship with western powers for years to come
Using Instagram to filter out images of conflict in Syria
Syrian artist Adnan Samman is using social media to remind the world of the overlooked beauty of his homeland
French FM: regional issues essential in Iran nuclear talks
Speaking at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Jean-Yves Le Drian says negotiations with Iran need to extend beyond the nuclear issue
How watching my family protest from abroad inspires fear and hope
Aya Iskandarani reflects on the ongoing protests in her home country from afar, and why the fate of the diaspora is so intrinsically linked to the events in Beirut
Story of Israa Ghrayeb shows honour crimes are a global problem
Palestinian woman was allegedly murdered for posting an online video with her fiancé
From Cyntoia Brown-Long to the women of Tal Afar, victim-blaming is pervasive
The cases might seem to be worlds apart but they have much in common
Syrians are not responsible for Lebanon's woes – politicians have only themselves to blame
The country hosts the largest number of refugees per capita in the world, giving authorities an easy scapegoat for their failings
Garbage crisis continues to heap misery on Lebanese people
Successive iterations of Lebanon’s government have failed to provide a long-term solution to the country’s waste-management problems
Five essential reads from a world of francophone literature
Aya Iskandarani reveals her favourite works of francophone fiction, all of which have been translated into English
Why Madonna shouldn't perform at the Eurovision final in Tel Aviv
Celebrities and public figures have an obligation to consider the messages that their choices send to fans and the world at large
Women's voices are vital to achieving lasting peace
The importance of female participation in conflict resolution has been known for decades, yet women still remain under-represented and under-heard
Sectarian lines should not interfere with matters of the heart
Raya Al Hassan will have a battle persuading conservatives in Lebanese society to back civil marriages
