Opinions
The Capital of the Umayyads Honors Souad al-Sabah
By Professor Kareem Farman: When you visit Damascus, you see with your own eyes the embrace of thought, civilization, and […]
Kingmaker and Lover of Mesopotamia: A Century Since the Passing of “Al-Khatun” Gertrude Bell
By Prof. Dr. Kareem Farman* I have spent months preparing this academic article for publication in the Arab and foreign […]
The Passing of a Loyal Commander: A Story of Military Fidelity Embodied by Lieutenant Sheikh Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak
Reflecting on the course of modern history and the process of nation-building invites us to pause with profound appreciation before […]
Mosaic of Survival: Why Civilizations Cannot Live Alone
Ever since Samuel Huntington introduced his theory of the “Clash of Civilizations,” the world has become preoccupied with drawing borders […]
Iraq at a Crossroads: State Fragility, Women’s Rights, and the Future of Governance
Iraq today stands at a defining political moment. More than two decades after the fall of Saddam Hussein and years […]
Scars That Never Heal- Women in the Furnace of Conflicts in the Middle East and Africa..
At the heart of the armed conflicts devastating countries across the Middle East and Africa, women are no longer merely […]
Suad Al-Sabah: “Steadfast Through Words” – Guardian of Arab Identity and Lyre of a Golden Era By Prof. Dr. Kareem Farman
When history speaks of figures who combined emotional sensitivity with firmness of stance, Suad Al-Sabah stands prominently as an exceptional […]