The slow rise of Hafez al-Assad, from pan-Arabism to Syrian nationalism
Before joining the military and building an Alawite caste around himself, Hafez al-Assad was a fervent supporter of the ...
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Dubai’s ceaseless boom is putting strains on its residents
Skyscraper-studded Dubai has been on a hot streak for the last five years — and some are starting to get burned.
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A parallel analysis: Syria’s current crisis and regional protests of the 1950s
The Middle East underwent immense changes in the 1950s due to political instability and ideological shifts. This period, ...
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The sphinx’s silence: Why did Egypt abandon Syria during its revolution? - opinion
For many years, Egypt and Syria shared Soviet patronage, briefly formed a short-lived, failed union (the United Arab Republic), and fought monumental battles against their mutual Israeli adversary.
Trump’s Gaza takeover plan faces backlash from Palestinians, Arab nations
Palestinians, Arab governments and world leaders have rejected US President Donald Trump’s shock proposal to take over the ...
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Dubai International Airport, busiest for world travel, sees record 92.3 million passengers in 2024
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths speaks to the Associated Press in ...