Middle East & North Africa

What is Hezbollah and How Does It Plan to Stay Relevant

Hezbollah is a Lebanese Shia political party, as well as a militant group. Although it has been part of Lebanon’s government for decades, its alliance with the prominent Free Patriotic Movement (FPM), a Maronite Christian party, is in jeopardy.

Jeanine Tajeddine January 16, 2022

How the US-China Trade War is Shifting Middle Eastern Regional Politics

Since the signing of the Abraham Accords, political and economic alliances are reshuffling as the US looks to stave off Chinese influence in the Middle East.

Majeed Malhas January 13, 2022

The Imtidad Movement: A New Player in Iraqi Politics

The Imtidad Movement won an unprecedented 9 seats in the recent parliamentary elections in Iraq, and many are hopeful that this success, while small, could lead to a disruption of the political status quo.

Tatheer Tariq January 5, 2022

Reactions to BDS Prove Its Effectiveness

Sally Rooney’s decision to stand up for Palestinians and commit to BDS has opened up a conversation about the viability of the BDS movement.

Jasmine Cole December 17, 2021

The West, Canada, and the Mujahedin-e-Khalq

Founded at the height of the Cold War, the MEK has turned from an ally of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979 to Saddam’s saboteurs in Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War, to now being a close strategic partner of those in the West

Joseph Bouchard December 4, 2021

Explainer: The African Union

Formed in 2002 out of previous attempts at continental organizations and made up of 55 member states, the African Union aims to promote regional solidarity.

Lara Yacoub November 24, 2021

EVENT: Indigenous Art and Resistance in the Climate Crisis (Jan 27)

On January 27th, from 5:00-6:30 pm, Spheres of Influence is hosting a virtual art gallery and panel discussion called Indigenous Art and Resistance in the Climate Crisis. In this event, we will be featuring the works of some incredible Indigenous artists from across the globe: Mariyeh Mushtaq, Lee Gavin, Elizabeth

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