August 22, 2026
Middle East
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Social and Economic Challenges in Iran, and their impact on the national security of the Arabian Gulf Region

Kamil Alboshoka Abstract Since the establishment of the current regime in 1979 after the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty, Iran has been facing a myriad of challenges in its pursuit of internal stability. This study, therefore, delves deeply into Iran’s most critical challenges, which are social and economic. These challenges profoundly impact integration, national solidarity, […]

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The US DOT sanctioned Hamas fundraiser Mohammed Hannoun. Is Italy going to intervene?

by Giovanni Giacalone On October 7th, 2024, exactly one year after the massacre perpetrated by Hamas against Israelis in the south of the country, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated three individuals and one sham charity that are prominent international financial supporters of Hamas, as well as one […]

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The Instrumental Use of Words in Mass Political Communication

by Elisa Garfagna Mass political communication is an intricate and fascinating field, where words are not mere vehicles of information, but powerful tools capable of influencing opinions and behaviors. In a world where the message often takes precedence over the truth, the art of oratory, lexical choice, and rhetorical techniques play a crucial role in […]

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Hizbullah and Hamas Supporters in Italy on the March: Who is Protecting Their Operations?

  by Giovanni Giacalone     On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, scenes worthy of Nazi Germany were seen in Milan, during a “pro-Palestinian” demonstration organized by the far-left group “Committee for the Support of Communist Resistance (CARC)” and the Arab-Palestinian Democratic Union. During the street march, cardboard signs with the faces of several people including […]

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Pro-Hizbullah Protesters Rail Against “Zionist Agents”, Journalists, Holocaust Survivor, in Milan

by Stefano Piazza Choc signs, anti-Semitic slogans and threats against Segre and “Zionist agents” at the Propal procession in Milan. In addition to representatives of the “Party of Committees of Support for Resistance for Communism” (Carc), Gabriele Rubini, better known as Chef Rubio, also spoke on stage. From the stage in Gratosoglio, he incited violent […]

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Will India’s Abstention in UNGA on Palestine Win Her Western Support vis-a-vis China?

by Maryam Noureen Janjua India’s recent abstention during a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on a resolution regarding Palestine marks a notable departure from its historical support for Palestinian sovereignty. This abstention has raised critical questions about India’s shifting foreign policy priorities under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India experts are keenly following how it […]

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Transgenerational Trauma: Shoah and Antisemitism

by Elisa Garfagna The concept of transgenerational trauma refers to the transmission of the psychological and social effects of traumatic experiences from one generation to the next. This phenomenon is particularly relevant in the context of the Shoah,i perpetrated by the Nazis during World War II, and anti-Semitism, which continues to manifest itself in various […]

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October 7 and the End of International Order

by Stefano Piazza Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, Israel’s wanted number one, sent Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a letter in recent days thanking and appreciating the support given by the pro-Iranian Lebanese organization since the beginning of the war against Israel. “The blessed procession of martyrs,” the missive reads, according to Israeli media, citing the pro-Hezbollah […]

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The event of the “Young Palestinians of Italy” to celebrate the pogrom of October 7th is the result of the Italian Interior Minister’s inaction

by Giovanni Giacalone On September 3rd, 2024, the “Young Palestinians in Italy” association (Giovani Palestinesi) published a post on its Instagram account announcing a demonstration in Rome, on October 5th, 2024, to celebrate the October 7th massacre. The post says: “October 7, 2023 is the date of a revolution. After a year, the value of […]

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Israel and Hezbollah. The influence of political processes in the Middle East on the South Caucasus

by Rustam Taghizade Israel and Hezbollah. The influence of political processes in the Middle East on the South Caucasus   In excess of nine months after the conclusion of hostilities between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, the prospect of a second, potentially larger conflict with Hezbollah on the northern border has emerged as […]

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