Category: Middle East

Magazine, Middle East

1000 Years of Survival: The Druze’s Struggle Against Erasure

By Caleb Aklilu and Grace Shoufi Amidst the ongoing religious and political conflicts in the Middle East are the Druze, a religious minority that has avoided erasure by obscuring their presence through their cultural practices and political maneuvering. As a neutral minority in a constantly shifting region, the Druze have a long history of enduring oppression. The Druze originated in Cairo around 1017 AD, following … Continue reading 1000 Years of Survival: The Druze’s Struggle Against Erasure

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International Security, Middle East

Beyond the Ceasefire: Haviv Rettig Gur on the Future of the Middle East

By Eitan Cohen and Eva Zeltser On February 5, 2026, the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education (CEVIHE), a newly launched initiative at Tufts University that aims to cultivate ideological diversity in higher education, welcomed Haviv Rettig Gur to its Medford campus for a conversation on contemporary Israel-Palestine dynamics. A veteran Israeli journalist, Haviv Rettig Gur is a senior analyst at The Times of … Continue reading Beyond the Ceasefire: Haviv Rettig Gur on the Future of the Middle East

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International Security, Magazine, Middle East

Militarism & Diplomacy: The Limits of U.S. Influence in the Middle East

By Dawson Chang and Sarina Khani On June 13, 2025, Israel launched over 100 drone strikes onto Iranian territory, targeting key nuclear facilities, nuclear scientists, and military leaders. The attack diverged from American interests: U.S. and Iranian officials had planned to discuss a deal that would have scaled down Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for U.S. removal of sanctions on Iran. However, due to Israel’s … Continue reading Militarism & Diplomacy: The Limits of U.S. Influence in the Middle East

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Border Conflicts in the Middle East During the Last Year

By Eitan Cohen Borders around the Middle East have become focal points of power struggles and bloodshed over the past year. While none of these borders have been officially moved or altered, the way they operate has changed. Border zones around the Middle East are being used to fight proxy wars, project force, and prevent dangers before they reach their citizens. The result of these … Continue reading Border Conflicts in the Middle East During the Last Year

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