The Alawites, an ethno-religious group primarily residing in the coastal mountains of Syria, have a long and complex history marked by migration, persecution, and political transformations. Originating from Iraq, they eventually settled in the mountainous regions of Syria, where they faced economic hardship and social marginalization. Over the centuries, they endured massacres and conflicts while Read more
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The crisis in Syria has evolved into a multifaceted conflict with significant implications for the country’s territorial integrity. The ongoing violence, driven by internal power struggles and exacerbated by external interventions, raises concerns about the potential fragmentation of Syria along sectarian and ethnic fault lines. Unless regional players adopt a more strategic and long-term vision, Read more
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The Crisis in Syria and Al Jazeera’s Bias: A Case Study of Media Framing and Sectarian Narratives The Syrian conflict, spanning more than a decade, has been a focal point for global media coverage. Among the most prominent news networks reporting on Syria is Aljazeera (Aljazeera.net), a Qatari state-owned media outlet that has been repeatedly Read more
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by Ahmed Souaiaia Since the start of the protest movement popularly known as the Arab Spring in 2011, all countries in Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) have been impacted and the level of change in each of these countries depended on domestic, regional and global factors. However, there is one variable that established itself Read more
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by Latifa Ferial Naili When reflecting on the rise of monopolies and the manipulation of public opinion for business advantage, the story of John D. Rockefeller and his involvement in the Prohibition movement of the 1920s stands out. In a recent conversation. Rockefeller, often regarded as the epitome of ruthless capitalism, used his considerable resources Read more
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by Hatem Najjar In 2022, Josep Borell, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, triggered a controversy by saying that Europe was a garden of prosperity and “most of the rest of the world” was a jungle. Some accused him of tone-deafness and racism. He defended his statement saying that his “reference Read more
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By Ali Awad * Journalism (mass communication) is the fourth branch of government. As to how much power this fourth branch of government has, that depends on the circumstances and events being covered. During war times, this fourth branch of government is as powerful as the armed forces, the most potent state instrument in the Read more
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By Ahmed E. Souaiaia * By January 1, BRICS will become the GS-11, perhaps on the way to just the GS—the Global South. After meeting for two days in South Africa, leaders (or their representatives) of five developing nations, known until now as BRICS, invited six nation-states to join the group. Should they accept the Read more
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by MK Bhadrakumar * A curious thing happened in Vienna on Sunday just as the 35th Ministerial Meeting of OPEC+ was about to start at its headquarters. Three princely western news organizations – Bloomberg, Reuters, and the Wall Street Journal – were barred from entering the OPEC premises. When asked about it, pat came the Read more
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According to exclusive media reports, US and Syria are holding secret talks in Oman. A senior diplomatic source in the Arab League revealed to some media outlets that US officials are holding direct talks with a Syrian delegation, which comes in the wake of a regional push to restore relations with the war-torn country. The Read more
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