
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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MENASource
May 28, 2025
Sectarianism, social media, and Syria’s information blackhole
By
Gregory Waters and Kayla Koontz
Since Assad’s December ousting, Syrians have struggled to sift the truth from fake claims about security incidents across the country.

MENASource
May 28, 2025
Mickey goes to the Gulf: The UAE’s wish upon a soft power star
By
Amit Yarom
In a region often defined by hard power rivalries, Abu Dhabi has chosen to compete through visibility, credibility and imagination.
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