Israel’s Iron Dome defense protects lives – but there’s an unexpected effect
The defense system may leave Israel fewer incentives for a political solution to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Here’s what the protests in Lebanon and Iraq are really about
People are uniting in their demands for change.
What’s behind Ethiopia’s recent political violence?
Prime Minister Abiy faces a serious test: Preparing the country for the 2020 elections.
Kenya votes amid a wave of violence. Here’s how that matters.
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How to break the Middle East’s sectarian spiral
[caption id="attachment_45005" align="aligncenter" width="960"] Lebanese antigovernment activists march from Bourj
Lebanese protesters united against garbage… and sectarianism
[caption id="attachment_29366" align="aligncenter" width="908"] Police use water cannons on activists
Why academics can't get beyond moderates and radicals
[caption id="attachment_21194" align="alignnone" width="620"] Protesters from the Islamic Action Front
Why academics can’t get beyond moderates and radicals
[caption id="attachment_21194" align="alignnone" width="620"] Protesters from the Islamic Action Front
Bachelet returns to power in Chile with impressive victory, but what does low turnout mean for her mandate?
[caption id="attachment_4216" align="aligncenter" width="600" special=""] Michelle Bachelet smiles during a