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Drawing the Line
During its 10th edition, the Model Youth Parliament brings together students from across Lebanon to debate innovative draft laws on public reform, judicial independence, and electoral modernization.
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A silent explosion
In the afternoon, Jordanian authorities announced on national television that the government has imposed a ban on the long-established Muslim Brotherhood.
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The future of Lebanon 50 years after the civil war
50 years ago, the civil in Lebanon began and lasted 15 years. An interview with Ahmad Hariri, General Secretary of Lebanon’s Future Movement and Michel Helou, Secretary General of the “Lebanese National Bloc”.
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Christian Traditions in a Muslim-Majority Land
In Jordan, a small Christian community keeps centuries-old Easter traditions alive. Discover how faith, freedom, and peaceful coexistence shape this celebration in a Muslim-majority country.
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Cross-Border Dialogue on Liberal Values
In a time of growing geopolitical tension and polarization, a delegation of Israeli liberal politicians embarked on a week-long journey to Brussels and Berlin to deepen dialogue with European allies.
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The Culture of Withholding Information in Morocco: A Barrier to Progress?
From classrooms to boardrooms, a quiet culture of secrecy lingers in Morocco—stifling collaboration, slowing innovation, and eroding trust.
This opinion piece digs into the roots of this unspoken norm and makes a bold case: transparency isn’t just a democratic ideal—it’s the key to unlocking collective progress.
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On The Four Pillars of Long-term Economic Growth
What drives lasting economic growth in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region? In his latest policy brief, “On The Four Pillars of Long-term Economic Growth: The MENA Region Case,”
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