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Disengaging From America

The countless discussions about a U.S. withdrawal from the Middle East should actually be formulated in reverse.

· December 15, 2022
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Football, Power, and Social Change: Understanding the Qatar World Cup
November 21, 2022

The 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar will be a record-breaking affair. The tournament is poised to be the most-watched and highest-grossing sporting event of all time.

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How Qatar Has Scored Political Goals

The Gulf emirate has succeeded in using football as one dimension of its national security strategy.

· November 14, 2022
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Has the World Cup Changed Qatar?

FIFA’s decision to give Qatar hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup brought criticism—and opportunities for change. With fans’ chants for the protection of human rights getting louder, will the country and FIFA answer with long-term reforms?

· October 24, 2022
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Innovation and New Directions: Searching for Novel Paths in Arab Education Reform

Across the Arab world, different education reform initiatives have had varying levels of success in different contexts. This paper explores some types of education reform that could serve as groundwork for broader change.

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· October 20, 2022
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