The Hagia Sophia. In its almost 1500 years of existence, it has been a a highly politicised symbol for different abrahamic religions and sects.
Past Religious Populism

Religion Creeps into Politics

Religious Ideas once again become a defining factor for identity
by Alexander Görlach
Beyond the Blue
Rural-Tourism in Northern Morocco

Beyond the Blue

by Stian Overdahl
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The so-called Islamic State has lost the major part of its former territories.
The Islamic State Is In Flux

Defeating ISIS

On its knees, ISIS is striving for an ideological relaunch.
by Giath Bilal
A fighter of the YPG doing a backflip from a vehicle.
Life in Rojava
Politics

A Fresh Start in Northern Syria

by Sara Manisera
Yemeni Soldiers. The war in Yemen is seen by some as a war between Saudi Arabia and proxies of Iran.
The Sparring of Iran and Saudi Arabia
Politics

‘Supremacy’ Over The Middle East?

by Gerhard Fulda
Can Tunisia Break With Its Past?
Transitional Justice in Tunisia

Can Tunisia Break With Its Past?

by Stian Overdahl
Since the revolution in 2011 Tunisia's economy has suffered. Unemployment remains stubbornly high, and tourist numbers decline sharply after the 2015 terror attacks.
The mountains of the Rif are best known for the cultivation of marijuana, but contain walking tracks with spectacular outlooks and unique wildlife. Rural tourism operators are trying to attract more hikers from Europe to admire the views.
Rural Tourism in the Rif Mountains
Travel

An Uphill Climb

by Matthew Greene
Members of the Popular Mobilisation Forces marching in Iraq, November 2016.
Jihadism vs Muqawamism
Politics

Are Shia Militias Jihadist?

by Daniel Gerlach
Bedan el-Sisi is played on every street-corner of Cairo
Subtle Freedoms in Egypt
Culture

Protest Is a Child’s Game

by Katie McDougall
The harvest this year in the Bekaa Valley was rich.
A Model Farm
Society

Seeds of Hope

by Sunniva Rose