The Political Impact of the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Another truce may not be imminent, but some short- and long-term effects—and the players who helped push them forward—are noteworthy.
· December 6, 2023
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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
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.
- Rafiah Al Talei,
- Ronny Blaschke,
- Francesco Siccardi
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
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
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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- Wafa Al-Khadra,
- Nathan J. Brown,
- Shaikha Jabor Al-Thani,
- Heba El Deghaidy,
- Rima Karami-Akkary,
- Marwan Muasher,
- Christina Zacharia
Eye on the Ball
Gulf Arab investors, European football clubs, and the Roman Abramovich factor
· October 13, 2022
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