The Birders of the West Bank
There are a wide array of bird species in the small region, but, due to political strife, it can be difficult for Palestinian bird watchers to follow their quarry.
Browsing Tag
Middle East
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After 17 Years of Fighting Terror, the U.S. Makes a Disastrous Pivot
Despite the ongoing ascension of non-state armed groups in the Middle East, the U.S. military seems to be pivoting to a power competition against Russia and China.
Breaking Down Yemen’s Escalating Military Strife
This is what's happening in what is now Yemen's fourth year of civil war.
‘There Is No Such Thing as Democracy’: After the Election, It’s Government as Usual in Lebanon
Voters mostly stayed home for the country's first elections in nearly a decade, and in the end, the same families remained in power.
‘Everyone’s Sick Here’: The Abysmal State of Health Care for Palestinian Refugees
In the West Bank, complications continue to fracture an already maligned health-care system.
‘They Are in a State of In-Between’: What Life Is Like for Sudanese Refugees in Israel
In Israel, many African asylum-seekers find themselves in a country that refuses to offer them a home.
Viewfinder: Israelis Celebrate Jerusalem Day
Israelis march in Jerusalem on May 13th, 2018, as they celebrate Jerusalem Day.
Could Fresh Faces Prevail in Lebanon’s Elections?
Ahead of elections next week in Lebanon, it's looking like corruption as usual.
Assessing the Long-Term Ramifications of Iranian Unrest
Breaking down the reasons why the country's recent uprising will have longer lasting effects than the demonstrations of 2009.
What Will 2018 Hold for the Middle East?
An expert on the region makes five predictions about what's in store for the area in the next year.