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US President Barack Obama (C), Israeli President Shimon Peres (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R) take part in an arrival ceremony for Obama at Ben Gurion International Airport on March 20, 2013. (AFP PHOTO/MANDEL NGAN)

Debate: Iran nuclear deal not a game changer for US-Israeli relations

by Munira Fakhro | Dec 30, 2013 | Debate

While we are witnessing a development in the way the US has been addressing Israel, it is unlikely things will change in the long-term between these two important allies. There has indeed been a growing trend opposition to Tel Aviv in Washington, one highlighted by US...

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In this Friday, May 14, 2010 photo, a Qatari woman covered from head to toe enjoys her early morning walk at the Doha Corniche in Qatar. Just a few years ago, Gulf Arab women usually only felt comfortable showing off their fashion sense at ladies-only parties or family gatherings. In public, at least in their home countries, the standard all-black abaya _ a simple floor-length covering and accompanying head scarf _ was the only culturally accepted option. But now a new generation of abaya designers are giving the traditional garment a twist with choices of fabric, designs and even some expensive bling to allow Gulf women a host of style options. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

Opinion: Gulf women are ready for greater social and political rights

by Munira Fakhro | May 31, 2013 | Debate

There have been a number of experiences concerning women’s rights in Arab and Muslim countries. Some of these countries, such as Turkey and Tunisia, have undergone a series of structural reforms that have resulted in increased equality. Meanwhile, others, such as...