Kerry O’Sullivan. Across virtually every society in the world, there is the universal presence of violence against women and female oppression. The intensity and manifestation of gender inequality varies depending on religion, cultural identity, class and race. This essay will discuss the culture of violence against women in East Jerusalem (EJ) , one of the most contested areas within Israel and perhaps the entire world.
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Saudi Arabia’s Progress Towards Their ‘Vision 2030’
Julie Frisch.
In the last quarter of 2021, Saudi Arabia’s Gross Domestic Product had risen by 6.8 % compared to the last quarter of 2020; High oil prices allowed for a recovery from the shock of the pandemic. In fact, it proved to be the fastest annual pace of growth for the Kingdom in eight years.
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Praying for an Invaded Country in a Disputed Territory
Órlaith Meehan and Kerry O’Sullivan. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of the most frequently crowded sights in Jerusalem’s Old City, known for its perpetual throng of tourists. In such a contentious region, large gatherings often denote trouble and are usually quickly dispersed by authorities. However, one morning in March, following Putin’s invasion of Ukraine and the almost immediate rise of the ‘Slava Ukraina’ hashtag, a large crowd accumulated outside the Church for many reason
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False Feminism in Martyrdom
Maureen Nole. In the last twenty years there has been a marked rise in the number of female suicide bombers in the Middle East and North Africa. This is demonstrative not of a feminization of martyrdom, but rather of a further exploitation of women in the region.
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Comparing the Arab Spring in Bahrain and Tunisia in the Context of State Legitimacy
Erin Buckley. The resilience of authoritarian regimes in the Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) regions cast doubt on the possibility of democratisation in the region. The relationship between a regime’s legitimacy and its interactions with democratisation and authoritarianism offers critical insight. Political legitimacy stems from people’s desire to have their needs met and interests protected. People want the government to provide for them, and if the government does so, they are likely to view it as legitimate.
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The Impact of Imperial Machinations in Middle Eastern Sectarian Conflict in the 20th Century
Alina Kreynovich. Sectarian conflict plays a significant role in the conception of the Middle East, which is notably not exceptional in world history.
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The Forgotten Nubians of Egypt
Luther (Louie) Lyons. Perhaps one of the more significant gaps in any ‘layman’s perspective’ is the debate about the representation and cultural imagery of Ancient Egyptians that is strongly disposed to depict them as Europeanised white.
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Maurice Mayer’s Torah Case and the Significance of Torah Cases in the Jewish World
Beatrice Pistola. The dimensions of this Torah case, according to the measurements of the Jewish Museum (2020), are 61.6 × 36.5 × 34.9 cm and the material used is silver.
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“Is it truly Ithaca?”
Mia Sherry The long journey home in Nadine Labaki’s thematic trilogy Tackling trauma, identity and nationality through religion and tradition, Nadine Labaki’s thematic trilogy— Caramel (2007), Where Do We Go Now? (2011) and Capernaum (2018)— situates and contextualises these issues within the centrepiece of modern life: the home. ‘Home’ in Labaki’s films extends beyond the…
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Colours of Rabat
Caoimhe O’Regan Artistic representations of the Moroccan capital’s urban landscapes In this collection of original artwork, Caoimhe O’Regan presents her interpretation of the urban landscapes and colours of Rabat. Caoimhe’s artwork is not only inspired by the winding streets and beautiful light of Rabat, but some of her inspiration is also drawn from the painting…
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