Violence

Ending Violence in Schools

2021-08-09

Violence in schools profoundly affect children, often for the rest of their live. The statistics are staggering. One in three students in secondary schools is affected by physical violence, and one in four by bullying...

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Iraq’s Tishreen Uprising: From Barricades to Ballot Box

2021-08-02

The huge demonstrations that rocked Iraqi cities two years ago reverberate still, with the main grievances unaddressed. Protests could arise anew at any time, risking another lethal crackdown.

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Protesters seek refuge in Al-Tahreer’s perimeter Houses

2021-05-26

Local residents in Al-Tahreer Square perimeter opened their houses to refuge protesters who fled a violent crackdown executed by a number of armed forces.

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The unseen 'slow violence' that affects millions

2021-02-08

Not all violence is fast. Hidden in plain sight across society, there is a kind of harm that happens too slowly to see, says Richard Fisher.

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Years of Terror: From Al-Qaeda to ISIS

2020-07-16

The book consists of 45 articles, a conclusion, and a number of the authors tweets extensively collected to shed light on terrorist actions in

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Currency chaos, exploding prices and burning banks

2020-05-18

In Lebanon, the local currency has slumped to a record low, people are losing their jobs and the price of food is skyrocketing. Despite the threat posed by the coronavirus, hundreds are taking to the streets in protest. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut

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The Virus of Fear

2020-03-09

The panic that often occurs during a health crisis or in the aftermath of a natural disaster can – and has – led to spasms of irrational violence. Lack of truthful public

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Iraq Is Currently Being Shaken by Violent Protests

2019-10-08

Spot analysis from Carnegie scholars on events relating to the Middle East and North Africa

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What if all guns disappeared?

2019-08-15

Take the politics out of it. By the numbers, what would we gain – and lose – if all firearms suddenly were wiped off the face of the planet?

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India and Pakistan: Living on Borrowed Time

2019-03-29

For the first time this century, Indian fighter jets struck deep inside Pakistani territory, targeting camps operated by notorious terrorists.

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Is Violence the Way to Fight Racism?

2017-09-19

Antifa activists who see violence as the answer to the far right draw parallels with the rise of fascism in Europe in the 1920s and 1930s

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Iraq will deploy troops if Kurdish referendum turns violent

2017-09-17

Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi said Iraq will intervene militarily if the Kurdish region’s planned vote leads to bloodshed

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Why do nations collapse?

2017-08-15

The collapse starts when the individual or the society will be unresponsive and will not be practically affected by its results

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