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Lebanon
Professors and Students Unite to Oppose Cuts to Lebanon’s Only Public University
A six-week strike by teachers has bolstered a movement against proposed austerity measures.
Netanyahu Is Not a “Savior” and Israel Is Not at Risk of Annihilation
Netanyahu has no long-term vision for Israel, so he exploits Holocaust trauma for his political agenda.
Cashing in on Water Crises: Public-Private Partnerships Are Not the Solution
Wasted groundwater and pollution are the norm.
“Trump Feels a Kinship With Authoritarian Leaders”: Richard Falk on Turmoil in the Middle East
Trump's affection for autocrats appears to reflect his personal ideological affinities, says Richard Falk.
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Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History
The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context.
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Five Exciting Developments From Across the Middle East in 2015
US news shows dwell on negative events in the Middle East. Here are some underreported positive stories.
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Dinner With Syrian Refugees: A Meal Every Member of Congress Should Have
Syrian refugees are struggling with depression, poverty and other hardships. It's time Congress recognized their humanity.
Dispatch From Beirut: The Absence of the Cedar Tree in the Global Iconography of Mourning
Many people are overlaying their Facebook pictures with a transparent French flag.
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The 100-Day Journey: How Two Brothers Migrated From Syria to Sweden
The mother of two teenage sons, who traveled from Syria to Sweden, recounts their 100-day journey by land and sea.
From Resisting Definition to Resisting Exploitation: The Ongoing Struggle of Domestic Workers in Lebanon
The government rejects informal union of domestic workers despite its failure to address an alarming number of their deaths.