Politics
The ‘Gaza Riviera’ is a fantasy plan that relies on urbicide and expulsion
Jonathan Silver, University of Sheffield - The US and Israel have sparked international condemnation over their leaked vision for the reconstruction of a shattered Gaza. The urban development plan seems to have evolved since its emergence earlier in the year. It now includes economic drivers such as blockchain-based trade initiatives, data centres and “world-class resorts”. And its alignment to the proposed regional logistical network, the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (Imec) aims to put it at the centre of a pro-American regional architecture. The images and details that have emerged in the Gaza...
20 years of free movement and Green Line trade in Cyprus bring people and communities together
Brussels - Today marks the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the EU's Green Line Regulation for Cyprus. The Regulation has enabled Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots to cross the ‘Green Line' and the United...
Gaza conflict: how children’s lives are affected on every level
Jason Hart, University of Bath; Caitlin Procter, Graduate Institute – Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement (IHEID), and Mohammed Alruzzi, University of Bristol Children living in Gaza have never known anything but...
Past to Future: Egypt’s Vision 2030 Beyond Time
By Yasmine El-Sharkawy ~ As dawn unwraps its golden shroud over the Nile River, its light reflects back onto new speedy motorways, metro lines, and tech parks cutting through Egypt's new horizon. As a nation...
Winds of Change: Cyprus is a Green Energy Eastern Mediterranean Powerhouse
By Andreas Georgiou Stavrou ~ NICOSIA/LEMESOS, CYPRUS — Cyprus is shining the light on a renewable revolution, taking advantage of its vast sunshine, sea breezes, and EU-funded projects to fuel a transition to a...
Past to Future: Egypt’s Vision 2030 Beyond Time
By Yasmine El-Sharkawy ~ As dawn unwraps its golden shroud over the Nile River, its light reflects back onto new speedy motorways, metro lines, and tech parks cutting through Egypt's new horizon. As...
Will the Israel-Hamas war become a regional conflict? Here are 4 countries that could be pivotal
Jessica Genauer, Flinders University - Fears are escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spill over into a broader war involving other countries in the region. Neighbouring countries such as Lebanon, Syria and Egypt, as well as regional players like Iran and Qatar, are currently navigating domestic and international pressures in their response. So, how likely is it that another country could be dragged into the conflict – or have a diplomatic role in helping resolve the crisis? Here are four possibilities beyond Iran (which we covered in a separate piece). Egypt: limited desire to get involved In Egypt, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi’s regime came to power in 2013 by ousting the...
EU Launches Strategic Partnership Negotiations with Gulf Nations: A New Chapter in EU-GCC Relations
Brussels — In a significant move to deepen ties with the Gulf region, the European Commission and the High Representative for Foreign Affairs have...
Will the fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold? One factor could be crucial to it sticking
Ali Mamouri, Deakin University ~ After 12 days of war, US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran that would bring to an end the most dramatic, direct conflict between the two nations in decades. Israel and Iran both agreed to adhere to the ceasefire, though they said they would respond with force to any breach. If the ceasefire holds – a big if – the key question will be whether this signals the start of lasting peace, or merely a brief pause before renewed conflict. As contemporary war studies show, peace tends to endure under one of two conditions: either the total defeat of one side, or the...
EU Proposes Additional €500 Million in Financial Aid to Jordan
Brussels/Amman — The European Commission has put forward a proposal to provide Jordan with up to €500 million in new Macro-Financial Assistance (MFA), deepening...
Moving people’s mindsets in the matter of migration
Data scientists and social scientists are examining the perceptions...
Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: a growing number of soldiers are refusing to serve in Netanyahu’s war on Gaza
Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London The Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has ordered the Israel Defense Forces to step up the offensive on Gaza City, despite internal and international condemnation. Amid accusations...
US and Israel push to end UN peacekeeping mandate in south Lebanon risks regional chaos
Vanessa Newby, Monash University and Chiara Ruffa, Sciences Po - The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Unifil) is seen by many as an...
Heartbreak has turned to rage in Israel. Can Benjamin Netanyahu survive the biggest challenge to his rule?
Ran Porat, Monash University - Israelis are once again venting their anger over the failure of the government to reach a deal to release...
Smart Villages: How Rural Cyprus is Going Digital to Stay Alive
By Elena Andreas Stavrou ~ TROODOS MOUNTAINS, CYPRUS — Nuzzled within the island's eternal landscapes, rural villages are embracing technology—combining...
Will the Israel-Hamas war become a regional conflict? Here are 4 countries that could be pivotal
Jessica Genauer, Flinders University - Fears are escalating the conflict between Israel and Hamas could spill over into a...
Cybersecurity Hub: Cyprus Enhances Its Position as a Regional Cybersecurity Hub
By Andreas Georgiou Stavrou ~ NICOSIA, CYPRUS — Cyprus is moving at full throttle to develop its digital defense...
Israel’s ‘refuseniks’: a growing number of soldiers are refusing to serve in Netanyahu’s war on Gaza
Leonie Fleischmann, City St George's, University of London The Israeli...
Gaza conflict: how children’s lives are affected on every level
Jason Hart, University of Bath; Caitlin Procter, Graduate Institute...
UAE and India are now the best places to start a business, but western countries still beat them in one key respect
Sreevas Sahasranamam, University of Glasgow and Aileen Ionescu-Somers, Université...
The Gaza ceasefire is dead − Israeli domestic politics killed it
Asher Kaufman, University of Notre Dame The ceasefire in Gaza...
The ‘Gaza Riviera’ is a fantasy plan that relies on urbicide and expulsion
Jonathan Silver, University of Sheffield - The US and Israel have sparked international condemnation over their leaked vision for the reconstruction of a shattered...
The Beautiful Game Theory – using mathematics to resolve human conflicts
Game theory mathematics is used to predict outcomes in conflict situations. Now it is being adapted through big data to resolve highly contentious issues...
On track for reduced noise pollution and railway safety amplifiers
With more people getting on track for sustainable high-speed rail, reducing noise pollution and sophisticated traffic management will boost adoption. By SARAH WILD On track for reduced...
Vaccinating People Against Fake News
Researchers are trying to boost people’s immunity to fake news using online games and other strategies. Can these efforts protect the wider population against...
Sex, Gender, and Sexuality: What the Science Says
Acceptance of a person’s sexuality and gender identity requires at least some acknowledgment that they are natural and real. May 26, 2022 By Hogan Sherrow There is...
