Middle Eastern countries
Qatar treatment of migrant workers under spotlight again ahead of World Cup
The Gulf country of Qatar is facing criticism from human rights advocates after it arrested and deported a group of migrant workers who had protested months of overdue pay. This comes roughly three months before the nation is set to host the World Cup.
What Does U.S. Intervention in Syria Mean for Israel?
On Tuesday, Congress held the first of what is sure to be many hearings on a resolution to authorize the use of force in Syria in response to the chemical weapons attack last month that the Obama administration says killed nearly 1,500 Syrians. Testifying before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee were Secretary of State John […]
Amidst rising violence, Israel moves toward mass deportation of African migrants
Israel’s home to some 60,000 African migrants, most of whom fled violence and persecution in their home countries. But as tensions rise in Israel between the country’s Jewish citizens and the migrants, Israel’s government is being pressured to act. But many of those facing deportation have few options, even if they wanted to leave.
To Maintain Influence, Should the U.S. Be Doing More in Egypt?
As American officials continue hem and haw over whether the events in Cairo are truly a “coup,” they are leaving some $1.5 billion in aid on the line. Two of the richest Arab nations have already outspent the United States, pledging $8 billion to Egypt. Saudi Arabia and Qatar offered the large financial aid package […]