In this debate, Sada features two authors to discuss the roles that Arab Gulf states have played in shaping the conflict between Israel and Hamas, both in the diplomatic arena and at the level of public discourse.

The recent ban of the Barbie film is part of a growing crackdown on feminism and freedom of expression in Kuwait.

In addition to championship matches, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar also witnessed significant controversy in relation to human rights and skepticism about the feasibility of recent Arab normalization deals with Israel in the context of robust support for the Palestinian cause.

The Saudi government’s investment in teaching Chinese is rooted in geopolitics, but implementation challenges abound.