Category: conflict
Water Wars | Weapons of Reason
The overly simplistic water war narrative overlooks the inherently cooperative nature of humanity In the future, water may become an
Iraq’s maritime heritage finds a haven in the classroom | Al-Fanar Media
With ancient boatbuilding crafts nearly extinct, scholars and researchers aim to bring knowledge of Iraq’s maritime heritage to a new
Environmental ruin could make postwar Syria unlivable | World Politics Review
An overlooked casualty of the Syrian civil war: Its environment After nearly a decade of conflict, the extensive damage inflicted
Dam building projects could fuel water stress in Middle East | DW
While scientists warn of their negative impact on biodiversity, the autonomous Kurdistan Region is building multiple dams to respond to
Can militant groups be environmentalists? | World Politics Review
The case for engaging with militant groups to protect the environment Competition over scarce natural resources is often a key
On the frontline of war, Yemeni women are building peace | Equal Times
The lived experience of those most affected by war, and those working hardest to end it, has led to a
A worsening water crisis is threatening Iraq’s future | World Politics Review
Instability will continue in Iraq so long as its long-neglected water crisis is not addressed The many ongoing challenges in
In the wake of the coronavirus, are we ready to redefine ‘security’? | Equal Times
COVID-19 has brought light to the connections between the environment, health, livelihoods, economies, food systems, personal safety, communities and political
Banned Identity: A history of couscous during the Spanish Inquisition | EATEN Magazine
For EATEN Magazine No. 7, I wrote about the history of couscous during the Spanish Inquisition — from noble dish