Advancing Women’s Political Participation – MENA Consultation
To support women’s participation in politics, the Community of Democracies implemented “Advancing Women’s Political Participation” project, funded by the Republic…
Library Region: Middle East & North Africa
Leaders Telling a Different Story – Outcome Report
This is the final document of the project Leaders Telling a Different Story on Preventing Violent Extremism after a research…
In Repressive Countries, Citizens Go ‘Dark’ to Share Independent News
This document explores how the blind spot, dubbed “dark social,” originates when visitors arrive from links shared by email, text,…
The Rise of Internet Throttling: A Hidden Threat to Media Development
This document examines how an increasing number of governments around the world are forcing internet service providers to slow their…
Building Regional Strategies for Media Development in the Middle East and North Africa
The media community in MENA faces profound challenges. Resurgent authoritarianism, complex economic threats to media’s viability, and the growing proliferation…
Can Turkey’s Political Opposition Beat Erdoğan and Change Turkish Multilateralism;?
For the first time in two decades, Turkey’s political opposition has a real shot at unseating President Erdoğan’s Justice and…
Behind Qatar’s Geopolitical Maneuvering for the 2022 World Cup
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar kicked off this weekend amid controversy over Qatar’s environmental record, human rights abuses, and…
The Impact of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine in the Middle East and North Africa
This document explores how, iin the wake of its invasion of Ukraine, Moscow is trying to harness whatever strategic gains…
Story, Science, and Self-Care in a Refugee Community: Initial Impact of The Field Guide for Barefoot Psychology
This guide is an educational and psychosocial support program for communities affected by stress and trauma. The Guide, implemented through…
From Fleeing To Freeing
This is written by a Syrian refugee about how fleeing his home left him traumatized and how he is working…