Middle East

The Islamic Blueprint of Dune

Hamad Naroze, Hunter College

How Frank Herbert and his iconic sci-fi “Dune” were influenced by Islam and the cultures of the Middle East.…

April 9, 2024

In Israel-Palestine conflict, Israel and Palestine open fire

The Israel-Palestine Conflict Is Complicated and Has a Long History

Michael Boland, DePaul University

Israel and Palestine have been at odds for decades but Israel's recent and brutal attacks on innocent Palestinians has placed a spotlight on the two territories.…

June 4, 2021

Relaxed Travel Restrictions: A Baby Step for Saudi Feminism

Veronica Kuffel, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Is it a breakthrough for Saudi Arabia, or a compromise to stifle the movement?…

July 22, 2019

In Jerusalem, Trump’s Decision to Move the U.S. Embassy Leads to Massacre

Kate Maxwell, NC State University

The controversial decision marks a break with decades of diplomatic precedence.…

May 18, 2018

How Trump’s Jerusalem Decision Can Propose a Decline in Anti-Semitism

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

Many of President Trump's decisions aren't well received by the public, but when it comes to Jerusalem, he may have mildly solved an ancient dispute.…

December 15, 2017