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‘Moderate’ Islam in Western Counterterrorism Praxes: Countering Extremism or Coercing Negligence?
Abstract Moderate Islam has been emphasised in Western counterterrorism praxes. In what ways are the Islamic perspective on moderation incorporated…
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War on Terror and Human Rights Violations by Security Bureaucracies: A Reading of Some General Features and Israeli Securitocracy
Abstract This study proceeds from the thesis that the foundations of democracy and human rights have been eroded by a…
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Humanitarianism Without Rights: Refugee Securitisation and the Politics of Containment in Jordan Post 9-11
Abstract Although the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is widely lauded for its humanitarian commitment to refugees, critical studies and human…
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Critique of Justificatory Tendencies in Counter-terrorism Policies: The Case of Iraq
Abstract Situated within the field of critical terrorism studies, this paper explores how counterterrorism narratives legitimise terrorism discourse and counterterrorism…
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Knowledge, Truth, and Interest: A Critique of the Political Ontology of ‘Terrorism’
Abstract Terrorism has increasingly drawn the attention of both the public and scholars since the events of 11 September 2001.…
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The Reality and Future of Reforms in Morocco 2011-2021: The Question of Authority
Abstract The following paper is a study of Morocco’s political experience, which was often described as smooth and reformist in…
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How Did Sisi Reproduce Authoritarianism in Egypt?
Abstract ‘Respecting the will of Egyptians is nobler than assuming power.’ Thus said Field Marshal Abdel Fattah El-Sisi before assuming…
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Elections and Democratic Transition in North Africa: The Case of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia
Abstract A revolution or activist movement alone is not enough to guarantee a successful democratic transition. This requires mechanisms for…
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A Worrisome Trend: Travel Bans Imposed on Human Rights Defenders in the MENA Region
Abstract Many human rights defenders (HRDs) are targeted by authoritarian governments for their work promoting and protecting human rights. These…
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Securing Essential Rights in Times of Pandemic: Healthcare Access in Morocco during the Covid-19 Crisis
Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has put the Moroccan healthcare system to the test. Although the government of Morocco has successfully…
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The Implications of the Covid-19 Pandemic for Human Rights in Syria
Abstract This research is unusual in that it looks at the implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for human rights in…
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Socio-Political Struggles in Sudan and Algeria at Stake amid Covid-19 Crisis
Abstract The Covid-19 pandemic has hit Sudan and Algeria during one of the most delicate phases of their respective political…
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The Rise of Digital Authoritarianism in the time of Covid-19: The Case of North Africa
Abstract At the forefront of measures adopted by North African states in response to the Covid-19 pandemic was the deployment…
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The Predicament of Freedoms under Public Pandemic Protocol: Defects in the Political Compact in Morocco and Algeria
Abstract This paper aims to shed light on the state of the political compact in Morocco and Algeria under the…
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Impact of Covid-19 on Freedom of Expression in Morocco and Tunisia
Abstract With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, many countries declared a state of emergency to cope with the crisis,…
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Egypt’s Private Press and Inciting for Violence Against Journalists During the 2013 Military Coup
Abstract This article aims at critically analysing the hegemony of Egypt’s business elite and the private press they own during…
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Born of ISIS Genocide: Risk of Statelessness and Stigmatised Nationality Acquisition for Children of Yezidi Survivors
Abstract Children born to Yezidi survivors of genocidal rape during Islamic State (ISIS) captivity are likely to face a future…
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Religion, Identity and Ethnicity: The Quest of Tunisian Religious Minorities for Full Citizenship
Abstract Although Tunisia is usually presented as ethno-religiously homogenous when compared to other countries in the region, its minorities have…
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Moving Beyond the Nation-State: Addressing Religious Freedoms in Lebanon
Abstract This paper builds on six months of fieldwork conducted in Lebanon between May 2018 and December 2018 with eighty-eight…
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A Historical Perspective on the Relationship between the State and Minorities in Egypt: Lessons from the Interwar Jewish Case
Abstract This paper will explore the relationship between the state and minorities in Egypt, in particular the Jewish community in…
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