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Death Threat on the Roll – Shisha Culture in Pakistan.
Written by Shahzeb Younis
There has been a sudden rise in the number of patients with non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Pakistan and other Middle East countries in the last few years. The reason behind the sharp increase of such diseases is mostly related to tobacco smoking – usually through Shisha, which, according to the teenagers, […]
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Islamist-phobia in the Middle-East
Written by Sara Elkamel
No, you did not misread the headline. Stereotyping and prejudice against the politically ambitious Islamists within Arab countries creates friction among societies looking to move ahead. Representation is reality. People live a world of their own construct; their environment is mediated by images and representations of ‘the other’ that dictate […]
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How the absence of a vibrant Civil Society stands in the way of development in the Middle East
Written by Sara Elkamel
Civil society potentially has the power to force economic policies that change the world; but what if it’s barely keeping itself alive? Civil Society Organization laws in the Arab world are extremely restrictive, impeding the rights and powers of such organizations. A vibrant civil society arena is typically reflective of […]
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Multiculturalism: Reports of its Death are Greatly Exaggerated
Written by Future Challenges team
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Assad – Israel’s Favorite Tyrant
Written by Akrum Idrees
Though Syria and Israel are still officially in a state of war, Israel’s borders with Syria are the quietest they have been in the last 40 years. Despite the fact that Syria is backing some Palestinian militias and Hezbollah Lebanese militia, Syria still remains Israel’s friendly foe, the devil that […]
