Turkish President Erdogan has carefully and systematically crafted policies framed in Islamic clothing
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How Iranian Filmmakers Defy the Censors
Before the 1979 Revolution, an independent film sector existed alongside government-financed films
The Least Fair Turkish Elections in Decades Are Set
Erdogan has signed into law constitutional amendments aimed at giving him sweeping new powers
A Corrupt Somaliland-UAE Deal Exposed by Opposition
Payments to top politicians were used to secure a UAE military base in controversial Somaliland-UAE deal
Trump’s Islam Ban Shows How Not to Keep Us Safe
The stupidity of Trump’s showy, spiteful, move is more than geographic, it’s awful on legal and even efficacy grounds as well, and more complicated than it seems.
Photos From the NYC Rally Against the Muslim Ban on Sunday
Thousands of people turned out to say “No” to Trump’s Executive Order to ban Muslims from entering the United States. Even those who are legal citizens and Green Card holders were detained for hours or not allowed to return.
Turkish Presidential System Approved by Parliament
Erdogan wins in years long push for a Turkish presidential system likely to solidify his continued rule
Walking a Tightrope to Qatar’s Future
Being citizens of a fantastically rich petro-state, Qataris do not have to work or innovate for money in the way other countries do: they are the ultimate rentiers whose tiny population has won the geological lottery.
Egyptian Dictatorship Joins Global Push to Crush NGOs
The Egyptian dictatorship froze the assets of several NGOs and activists this week
The Collapse of Yemen is Due to Saudi Arms
While the United States is not openly involved in attacks, there is evidence that the weaponry being used indeed originates from the U.S., which creates an unfortunate direct link to the unlawful engagements being committed.