Syria, the Druze, and Israel
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Syria, the Druze, and Israel

Israel’s continued involvement in Syria in my opinion is more likely to bring more danger to the Druze than it is to bring stability to the region. Continued Israeli strikes against the government will harden anti-Druze sentiment in both Syria and the greater region. It also risks further dividing the Syrian community and possibly sparking intra-communal violence. Ultimately, I’m of the opinion that a stable Syria is in Israel’s long-term interests, unfortunately Israel doesn’t see it that way.

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Is the Nativity a Palestinian Story?
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Is the Nativity a Palestinian Story?

There are several parallels between the plight of Palestinians today and the plight of first century Jews living under Roman-rule which has prompted some Palestinians to use the symbols of the Nativity to critique Israel’s occupation and treatment of Palestinians.

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Searching for an Iran that never was
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Searching for an Iran that never was

There is a prevailing view among many that the status of women in the Iran has regressed since the Islamic Revolution and while there is a portion of truth in this view, the historical reality is more complex.

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