Information on "Society" and "Middle East"
April 2013
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23 Apr 2013
Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process
Despite the best efforts of numerous actors, women remain under-represented in Afghanistan's political processes. With direct Western influence about to wane in 2014, Ayscha Hamdani outlines the steps needed to ensure that women will be able to contribute to Afghanistan's self-directed future. More on «Despite Ample Mechanisms, Women Still Excluded from Afghanistan's Political Process»
November 2012
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6 Nov 2012
Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose
Iraq's hotly debated amnesty law has its ambiguities. Laith Hammoudi contemplates whether giving Iraqi prisoners a fresh start will prevent victims and their families from receiving justice. More on «Iraq Amnesty Could Set Killers Loose»
September 2012
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18 Sep 2012
Conflating Spaces: Syrian Rebels and Refugees in South Turkey
There are worrying signs that refugee camps in Turkey are being used by Syria's armed opposition. Not only does this violate basic humanitarian principles but it alters the dynamics of Syria's conflict, argue Mark Naftalin and Kristian Berg Harpviken. More on «Conflating Spaces: Syrian Rebels and Refugees in South Turkey»
November 2011
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9 Nov 2011
Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe
It is well known that Israel is a land of immigrants, with the ethnic composition of the country staggering in its diversity. A group more unusual than most has recently begun to add to the ethnic mosaic: They call themselves the “Bnei Menashe” or “Children of Menasseh”. More on «Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe»
September 2011
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7 Sep 2011
The Israelite Connections of the Taliban
It is a little known fact that the majority of the Taliban, who are largely made up of members of the Pashtun or Pathan tribes, are actually of Israelite origin. While the older generation of Pashtun did not hide the fact of their Israelite descent, some of the younger generation have suppressed this knowledge in light of the present political constellation. More on «The Israelite Connections of the Taliban »
July 2011
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11 Jul 2011
The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan
Pakistan was never traditionally anti-Semitic. In fact, it may come as a surprise that Pakistan hosted small, yet thriving, Jewish communities from the 19th century until the end of the 1960s. More on «The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan »
September 2009
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17 Sep 2009
Blackwater Forever
The most controversial private security company in history emerges in mainstream media yet again - this time with broader implications to its cultural impact, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Blackwater Forever»
