Iraqi protesters are mostly Shiite. And this identity is shaping how they protest.
They are using religious symbolism to oppose the government.
Why did Iran’s government shut down protests so quickly and violently?
Doing so stopped the protests — but probably won’t next time.
Why are Iraq’s paramilitaries turning on their own ranks?
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Shiites are participating in the world’s largest pilgrimage today. Here’s how they view the world.
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What Iran’s textbooks can teach us about sectarianism and ancient hatreds
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