Sudan Civil War
The Sudanese civil war, which erupted in April 2023, has devastated the country, displacing millions and exacerbating an […]
Women in Islam
The topic of women in Islam — their fashion, their values, their rights — is a source of
U.S.-Iranian Relations
Iran is an incredibly complex country that cannot be covered in just one unit. This resource guide is
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The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is among the most intricate and divisive issues on the global stage today, and teaching
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The Arab Spring
Teaching the Revolutions The Arab Spring — the popular uprisings across the Arab World that began in early
Syria: Civil War and Refugee Crisis
The Syrian Civil War is in its eighth year, and the conflict and resulting refugee crisis are prominent
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Sanctions in the Middle East and North Africa
History of Sanctions in the Middle East and North Africa For decades, the United States utilized sanctions as
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Russia-MENA Relations
On June 23, 2023, the Wagner Group, a Russian private military company, staged a rebellion against the Russian
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Oil in the Middle East
Oil in the Middle East The topic of oil in the Middle East can be (pardon the pun)
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Kurdish-Middle Eastern Relations
The Kurds are an indigenous population from Mesopotamia or modern-day south-eastern Türkiye, north-eastern Syria, northern Iraq, north-western Iran,
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