With curated multimedia series focused on hard hitting issues such climate change as well as current events, MENASource seeks to explore all facets of life in the region as affected by political, security, economic, and cultural issues.

Of particular focus and interest are the minorities, women, and the youth populations across the region and how they are affected by the changing environments.

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Patriotism and Nationalism in Egypt

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Nov 4, 2025

Twelve questions (and expert answers) on the Iraq elections

Iraq is set to hold elections on November 11. Our experts unpack the key questions looming over the landmark vote.

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Patriotism and Nationalism in Egypt

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Oct 24, 2025

‘Snapback’ sanctions are deepening the Iran-Russia alignment

By
Giorgio Cafiero

United by a desire to counter US influence, Iran and Russia are poised to deepen their bilateral and multilateral cooperation.

Economic Sanctions
Iran

Patriotism and Nationalism in Egypt

MENASource
Oct 21, 2025

The Indonesia-Israel visit that didn’t happen—and why it still matters

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Amit Yarom

Careful engagement between Israel and Indonesia could blossom. But both must navigate a narrow path between opportunity and overreach.

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MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Patriotism and Nationalism in Egypt

By Sally Toma

I first met him in Tahrir Square, following the bloody events of February 2. On the day known as the Battle of the Camel, at least eleven were killed and over 600 wounded.  Mina Daniel, wounded earlier that day, was a Copt who struggled with other socialists for justice, freedom, and above all dignity for […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Gender and the Jihadist: Radical Islam and Women

By Rola el-Husseini

The approach of International Women’s Day on March 8 prompts some reflection not only on the difficulties women face in the Middle East, but also their changing roles in conflict and religion. As religious extremism dominates the headlines, subtle shifts in how women engage with this phenomenon begin to emerge.

Iraq Middle East

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Syria: “Military Pressure Particularly May Be Necessary”

By Frederic C. Hof

In his March 5, 2015 press availability in Riyadh with Saudi Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal, Secretary of State John Kerry went out of his way to douse regional speculation (often articulated in the form of total certainty) that the fight against the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) entails cooperation with the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

Syria

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Top News: Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan Reach Preliminary Deal on Nile Dam

By EgyptSource

Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan reached a preliminary draft agreement governing the Renaissance Dam operations, state-run news agency MENA reported Friday. The foreign and water ministers met for three days of tripartite meetings to discuss the issue. The planned $4 billion Renaissance Dam will be Africa’s biggest dam and aims to provide cheap power for countries […]

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Who Are Egypt’s New Ministers?

By Ali Mohamed

In a surprise move, Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab announced a minor cabinet reshuffle that included eight ministries ahead of Egypt’s March economic conference. The reshuffle included the ministries of culture, tourism, agriculture, communications, education, and interior. Of the eight new ministers, two are taking up entirely new portfolios – the ministry of population and the ministry […]

North Africa

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

Top News: Houthis Seize National Dialogue Headquarters in Yemen

By MENASource

Houthi militia seized the offices of a political conciliation body late on Wednesday, hours after the president refused UN-brokered talks with their powerful movement unless they withdrew from Sana’a.

MENASource

Mar 6, 2015

EconSource: Oil Climbs to $61 Per Barrel On Mideast Supply Concerns

By EconSource

Brent crude oil rose to around $61 per barrel as fighting in Libya and Iraq stoked output worries, while traders kept a close eye on Iran nuclear talks that could eventually bring more supply to world markets. Fighting escalated in northeast Iraq where Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) militants set fire to oilfields to deter […]

MENASource

Mar 5, 2015

The Tikrit Offensive Raises Hard Questions about US Policy

By Faysal Itani and Jeppe Sorensen

In Iraq, an assault on ISIS-held Tikrit, north of Baghdad, is underway. In theory, this serves US goals: defeating the Islamic State (ISIS or ISIL) and restoring Iraq’s territorial integrity and political sovereignty. In practice, something different and more sinister is underway in Tikrit and Iraq writ large.

Iran Iraq

MENASource

Mar 5, 2015

Changing Oil from a Curse into a Blessing for the Arab World

By Hafed Al-Ghwell

Over the last 100 years, the Arab world has been shaped and defined more by its oil resources and revenues than any other factor. From the early twentieth century up until the present time, the region has both breathed and bled oil.

Energy & Environment Middle East

MENASource

Mar 5, 2015

Top News: Egypt Replaces Interior Minister in Minor Cabinet Reshuffle

By EgyptSource

Prime Minister Ibrahim Mahlab has decided Thursday to reshuffle eight ministries including ministries of interior, tourism, agriculture, and culture, senior sources said. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi dismissed Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim, to be replaced by General Magdy Abdel Ghaffar. 

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