Middle Eastern Affairs

The inquiry hears that the UK had the possibility to resist the war but something in British diplomacy failed

Dec 1, 2009 - Elena Mozzato

Recent elections have thrust the Iranian government into the international spotlight.

Nov 18, 2009 - Sarah Blakemore

How the video of Neda Agha Soltan's death marks a defining moment in the history of media. Has it changed the concept of Freedom to Publish in the digital age?

Nov 9, 2009 - Arash Hejazi

With allied troop deaths on the rise, reports of corrupt elections and the news that British commanders are rethinking their strategy, what are the reasons for the war?

Nov 9, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

Burqas are a common sight in the middle east and all over the world yet nothing in the Qu'ran specifically states a woman must adhere to this style of dress.

Nov 4, 2009 - Sarah Blakemore

In October 2001, Canada made a commitment to help rebuild Afghanistan. Eight years later, Canadians debate their ongoing involvement.

Oct 23, 2009 - Lynda Allison

Abu Dhabi and Dubai are tackling Breast Cancer in the UAE. Forty-four percent of women diagnosed in the UAE with Breast Cancer die from the disease.

Oct 20, 2009 - Rachel Boehm

Due to minimal awareness and cultural taboos, Breast Cancer mortality rates in the UAE are significantly higher than rates in the US and the UK.

Oct 20, 2009 - Rachel Boehm

A massacre is described as being a one-sided battle, extreme and brutal; the heaviest casualties are either civilians, or an army unable to defend itself.

Oct 14, 2009 - Paula Marie Deubel

The UAE is known for its rapid growth and groundbreaking development. UAE leaders are hoping their heritage initiatives will make the Emirati cultural equally renown.

Oct 11, 2009 - Rachel Boehm

President Obama's never ending number of irons in the fire keep getting hotter. The war in Afghanistan is now at the forefront and tough decisions must be made.

Oct 7, 2009 - Curt Guillory

World leaders condemned Iran's latest missile test linking it to the countries nuclear program, as Iranian leadership continues to deny any nuclear weapon ambitions.

Sep 29, 2009 - Curt Guillory

An army committed to keeping human losses at minimum would attempt to keep track of its casualties, yet this did not happen in Iraq.

Sep 28, 2009 - Paula Marie Deubel

For over 10,000 Somali refugees struggling to survive in a squalid camp in southern Yemen, daily life is almost as perilous as in their former homeland.

Sep 27, 2009 - Jeremy Mangum

Conflict between the Sunnis and Shiites in Iran has made its way into U.S. media. Yet the average American knows virtually nothing of the theocracy of Iran.

Aug 18, 2009 - Sarah Spiker

After spending the first part of the American-led war against his country, Baraa Safaa made a switch to Canada to find a new life without forgetting home.

Aug 10, 2009 - Michelle Watrin

In March 2008, Parliament set an end date to Canada's military engagement in Afghanistan of 2011; now Canada is facing pressure to extend its commitment.

Aug 7, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

President Obama faces a lot of pressure to play the mediator between Palestine and Israel as the tensions continue to grow.

Jul 27, 2009 - Priya Ravindran

In a phone interview from Kabul on July 23, 2009, Mr. Mohammad Osman discusses his arrest, the motives behind his "question mark" campaign, and hopes for the country.

Jul 24, 2009 - Anna Reitman

As cities in the Middle East are rapidly urbanizing, the contrast between traditional and modern values is becoming more and more apparent.

Jun 24, 2009 - Amanda Drew

The Iranian government attempted to block media access to protests after the disputed June election. Protesters are using Twitter to communicate with the world.

Jun 21, 2009 - Alana Tutwiler

The United Arab Emirates has long been seen in the West as a conservative country that could be an ally. Will the acquisition of new advanced corvettes help the West?

Jun 15, 2009 - Patrick Boniface

Although the responses to Obama's speech in Egypt have been largely positive, there are many voices expressing deep skepticism.

Jun 6, 2009 - Amira Nowaira

While Egypt awaits the arrival of Obama on June 4th, 2009, the unprecedented security measures taken to ensure his safety will make life difficult for Cairo residents.

Jun 3, 2009 - Amira Nowaira

Although Obama's visit to Cairo on June 4th, 2009 is scheduled to last no more than a few hours, extensive preparations are under way, transforming the face of those part

Jun 1, 2009 - Amira Nowaira

Sexual harassment on the streets of Cairo has risen over the past decade. Government authorities remained silent but now started to change their attitude.-

May 31, 2009 - Giulia de Robert

It is not every day that an American president decides to visit Egypt. Obama's choice of Cairo as his platform to address the Muslim world has sparked off heated debates

May 27, 2009 - Amira Nowaira

Israel declared their independence in 1948 with recognition from the United States and Russia.

May 4, 2009 - Christine Deakers

Israel and Palestine have been in a virtual state of war for over 60 years. After so much fighting, why are they still no closer to finding a peaceful resolution?

May 3, 2009 - Ronald Smith

Women in Afghanistan endure a level of suppression that most Westerners find offensive.

Apr 20, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

The marriage of a 60-year-old man to a girl of eight has created an unwelcome controversy for Saudi Arabia's conservative government.

Apr 15, 2009 - Rupert Taylor

A new Afghani law severely limits the mobility and basic human rights of the county's minority Shi'a women, harkening back to Taliban-era policies on women's rights.

Apr 8, 2009 - Carey Hogg

Though violence has decreased throughout the war-torn country, Oxfam International finds that Iraqi women's new role as family breadwinners leads to increased hardships.

Mar 30, 2009 - Carey Hogg

Israel violated a range of human rights during its offensive in Gaza, including targeting civilians and using a child as a human shield, UN investigators said on March 23

Mar 29, 2009 - Giulia de Robert

With the election of Barack Obama, what's on the horizon for the U.S., Iran, and public relations?

Mar 23, 2009 - Laura Kaufmann

Middle Eastern Cultures have different meanings for veiling their women, depending on what set of people are being discussed. Bedouin and Muslim women are compared here.

Mar 13, 2009 - Maureen Zieber

The Arman Public Relations Research Institute (APRRI) and the International Public Relations Association (IPRA) held their fifth festival and fourth symposium in Tehran.

Mar 9, 2009 - Laura Kaufmann

A special tribunal established to investigate the 2005 assassination of Lebanese Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri officially began its work on Sunday, March 1, 2009.

Mar 2, 2009 - Phillip Barea

As the war in Iraq draws to a close, Aparisim 'Bobby' Ghosh TIME magazine's ex bureau chief in Baghdad looks back on four-and-a-half years on the frontline.

Mar 2, 2009 - Sulakshana Gupta

Israeli President Shimon Peres has asked Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu to form a government. The request comes after elections resulting in a virtual tie with Kadima.

Feb 22, 2009 - Laura Steiner

Foreign correspondents and local Iraqi stringers who work without military or government protection are subject to various challenges when reporting Iraq.

Feb 16, 2009 - Amanda Fortier

Several strategies are offered to win the Afghan war, whether by sending more troops or withdrawing them. Either way, Iran's cooperation could to be the key to success.

Feb 9, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

While there are forthcoming Iranian presidential elections in June, it is important that US President Obama engages Iran now instead of waiting for the results.

Feb 6, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

In the wake of Israel's Gaza Strip offensive, Hamas has received widespread popular support. Hamas' abuse of Palestinian civilians has been forgotten.

Jan 23, 2009 - Abigail Adams

Reporting Iraq is one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet. Journalists are caught between professionalism and their lives.

Jan 22, 2009 - Amanda Fortier

Obama's victory of hope, determination, and sheer hard work is expected to spark a new beginning in the Muslim world, reminding Muslims change will come from within.

Jan 21, 2009 - Khadija Muhaisen Dajani

On 20 March 2003, a coalition force containing over 300,000 soldiers invaded the Middle Eastern country of Iraq searching for weapons of mass destruction.

Jan 21, 2009 - Patrick Hinton

On December 27th 2008 Israeli Defense Forces launched Operation Cast Lead. Israel ignored international calls for a cease-fire until its operation was complete.

Jan 19, 2009 - Abigail Adams

In the spirit of popular will brought about by Barack Obama, the United Nations and the League of Arab States are called upon to adopt a new mantra: "No We Can't".

Jan 17, 2009 - Khadija Muhaisen Dajani

On December 27 2008, Israel launched Operation Cast Lead, a large-scale offensive against Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip. It was a predictable end to an uneasy truce.

Jan 16, 2009 - Abigail Adams