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How Trump’s tariff shockwaves could impact the Middle East

by Alessandra Bajec August 13, 2025

Trump’s unpredictability and high tariffs could make it essential for Middle Eastern countries to diversify their markets and decrease reliance on the US In April, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs …

August 13, 2025 1.1K views

Could El Fasher fall to the Rapid support Forces?

by Alessandra Bajec July 25, 2025

The recent urban battle in the Sudanese army’s stronghold in Western Darfur shows how control of El Fasher has become a critical objective in Sudan’s civil war Sudan’s armed forces (SAF), allied …

July 25, 2025 1.1K views

Weaponising hunger: The dystopian US-Israel aid plan for Gaza

by Alessandra Bajec May 15, 2025

The new aid plan bypasses the UN and uses private charities and security firms to deliver aid in Gaza, with fears it is a fig leaf to advance mass displacement. The US …

May 15, 2025 1.5K views

The vital role of civil society in building a post-Assad Syria

by Alessandra Bajec February 5, 2025

After Assad’s fall, Syrian civil society is reorganising for an inclusive political transition and to claim a role in rebuilding the nation. Before its collapse, Bashar Al-Assad’s autocratic regime left Syria in …

February 5, 2025 1.2K views

The dangers of normalising Bashar al-Assad

by Alessandra Bajec November 18, 2024

A few weeks ago, a refugee using the pseudonym “Laila” left Dahiye, a South Beirut suburb smashed by Israeli airstrikes. She fled with her family, and travelled east to the Syrian border, …

November 18, 2024 1.4K views

What’s driving the Rapid Support Forces’ spiral of violence in Sudan?

by Alessandra Bajec November 6, 2024

A wave of horrific atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces in Gezira state is endangering entire communities as Sudan’s war shows no sign of abating. Reports of extreme violence coming out of Sudan’s …

November 6, 2024 1.4K views

Turkey’s election: Economics, the earthquake, and anti-refugee rhetoric

by Alessandra Bajec May 9, 2023

ISTANBUL, Turkey- Turkish voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect both the president and parliamentary representatives in what is set to be a tight contest between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and …

May 9, 2023 1.1K views

Why Sudan’s generals are pushing to normalise Israel ties

by Alessandra Bajec February 13, 2023

Amid domestic political deadlock, Sudan‘s military junta wants to demonstrate its authority while sending a message to Washington. Earlier this month, Sudanese and Israeli officials announced that the two states are moving …

February 13, 2023 909 views

The double discrimination faced by Kurdish women in Iran

by Alessandra Bajec October 6, 2022

The death of Jina ‘Mahsa’ Amini at the hands of the Islamic Republic’s morality police sparked nationwide protests and has put a spotlight on the plight of Iran’s long-oppressed Kurdish minority. Dozens …

October 6, 2022 979 views

Libya’s Conundrum: From Collapse of the Elections to Renewed Political Split

by Alessandra Bajec March 9, 2022

Few were surprised when Libya’s elections, scheduled to take place on December 24 of last year, were postponed indefinitely. The period leading up to the voting had been marred by months-long disputes …

March 9, 2022 857 views