Migration/Refugees
What’s Next for Gaza
The crisis in Gaza and possible Israeli policies which could create real change on the ground.
Battling for Southwestern Syria
While Assad and his supporters seem close to reconquering Southwestern Syria, stability is far from assured.
Syria Podcast, Part 2
Dr. Nader Hashemi explains his views on the Obama Administration’s mistakes in the Syrian Civil War.
“We want to see real results”
The Cairo Review speaks to Rothna Begum about the status of female migrant domestic workers in the Gulf.
Syria Podcast, Part 1
ISIS, Russia, and Iran’s Influence on the Syrian Civil War.
Breaking North Africa’s Border Security Conundrum
Although Maghreb states have tended to pursue border security unilaterally, increased transnational coordination at the local level offers a more sustainable approach.
Kuwait’s Foreign Labor Quandary
Recent tensions with the Philippines regarding mistreatment of domestic workers highlight Kuwait’s dependence on foreign labor for lower-paying jobs.
Morocco’s Difficult Path to ECOWAS Membership
Although Morocco is aiming to diversify its trade relations into West Africa, political and social opposition within ECOWAS raises questions about its real intentions.
The Meaning of Eastern Ghouta and Assad’s “Victory”
The Assad regime has won the war; it cannot, however, win the peace.
Educating Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Though challenges remain, Turkey is pushing forward with efforts to integrate Syrian students and teachers into its education system.
Remembering Nubia
Anthropologist Fadwa El Guindi remembers her start at AUC, and how she discovered Nubia.
Refugee Champion
Former British Foreign Secretary David Miliband quit Parliament to take up the helm of the International Rescue Committee. He speaks to Cairo Review Senior Editor Amir-Hussein Radjy about the biggest refugee crisis since World War II and the personal family story that drives his work.
Terrorism and Resistance
The wave of terrorist attacks in 2016 has clear roots in the violence of military-driven foreign policies.
The Fall of Aleppo
Syrian rebels are unlikely to rebound from defeat anytime soon, while Iran and Russia stand to gain immensely.
Time to Explore New Responses to War Crimes
It is time to explore credible and effective mechanisms that can investigate war crimes allegations by all concerned parties, no matter how powerful or wealthy they may be.
Greece Bears EU’s Refugee Burden
Europe remains an unreliable partner for Greece in handling the refugee crisis.
Crisis of Identity
Europe’s social and economic order fundamentally changed with the end of the industrial era in the 1970s. The resulting tensions led to an identity crisis, as minorities sought to address injustices and nationalists agitated against cultural and religious diversity. Is multiculturalism now destined to fail?
Our Great Migration Challenge
The current refugee crisis in Europe underscores the imperative of integration: to achieve healthy societies, immigrants must integrate, but they must also be offered a real chance to reach their full potential.
Closing the Gates
Europe’s security-driven response to the surge of refugees has been cowardly and xenophobic. There are more viable approaches: granting temporary protections, offering broader alternatives to asylum for those fleeing conflict, and adopting more flexible visa policies.
The Paradox of Arab France
A century after the mass immigration of North Africans began, Arabs in France are more present in politics, the economy, and culture than ever before. Yet part of the French population rejects a shared history in favor of the myth of the “interior enemy.”
Leaving Syrians No Options
By destroying rebel groups’ attempts at local governance, Russian military assistance is helping Assad present his government as the only viable force to rule Syria.
Refugee Crisis Calls for International Solidarity
On the seventieth anniversary of the United Nations, the UN director-general in Geneva asks what happened to international solidarity. The world, and not only Europe, is responsible for the refugee crisis roiling international relations.
From Syria to São Paulo
Middle Eastern immigrants began arriving in the 1850s, and Brazilian governments have long promoted a narrative of harmonious relations between Arabs and Jews. Is this a myth? Is it a basis for a more robust Brazilian foreign policy for the region?