Localizing Western Ideas in a Conservative Arab Environment

An exploration of how Western concepts of secularism, citizenship, and democracy have been adapted to conservative Arab societies. Examining Azmi Bishara’s vision of the civil state, the article questions whether this approach can genuinely protect individual rights against religious majoritarianism.
By, Issam Khoury

Deal Diplomacy or Finger-Biting in Iran

Issam Khoury dissects the escalation scene (the American-Iranian):
1️⃣ Washington is benefiting economically from the war (oil companies are in a state of euphoria).
2️⃣ Trump is applying the principle of “imposing peace by force” to achieve gains for the markets.
3️⃣ A “terrifying” informational breach into the Iranian interior and paralysis in coordination between the political and military spheres.
4️⃣ No peace without a “substantial gift” that the regime gives to Trump.