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The Fall of Constantinople and the Lessons for Europe Today: The Belief in Its Invincibility
The Fall of Constantinople in 1453 was one of the most consequential events in world history.
It marked the definitive end of the Byzantine Empire,...
Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”
The Iranian government is well-known for its repressive policies against its population, best exemplified by the state’s violent response to the nationwide protests after...
Will the Middle East see the establishment of a Druze-Christian state?
In the wake of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham’s (HTS) takeover of Syria and the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and his regime, Syria’s Druze...
Sikh Voices Rise: A UN Plea for Justice
As the world is poised to meet face to face during the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), the world...
Hindu-Muslim conflict 1992, UP, India: Religion as a Cause of Violence?
Religion is not sufficient to explain the intricate and multifaceted conflict, which involves political, historical, social, and cultural components. A scholar must conduct a...
The Hope in the Jubilee Year 2025
The Jubilee Year 2025, a profoundly significant event in the Catholic calendar, commenced on December 24th, 2024. It marks a unique and profound spiritual...
Jimmy Carter: A Tribute To Not Forgetting God in Governance
Many years ago, in the American state of Connecticut while touring a museum somewhere I now can't recall, I came across a painting of...
Fulfilling Broken Promises: Building a Semiautonomous Region in Sunni Iraq
Systemic Failures: Marginalization of Sunni Arabs in Iraq
Iraq's political, social, and economic failures of the last 21 years are deeply rooted in one stark...
The Islamist attack in Syria is dangerous for the region
The tectonic plates of the strategic landscape of the Middle East are shifting rapidly.
In an astonishing turn of events, a coalition of rebel groups...
Drawing Wisdom from Ancient Texts: Reflections on Justice and Morality
In an era characterized by rapid technological progress, geopolitical shifts, and cultural pluralism, the relevance of ancient texts often comes under scrutiny. To some,...