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Dr. Majid Rafizadeh
Dr. Majid Rafizadeh is a political scientist specializing in U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East and is a Harvard-educated scholar. He can be reached at [email protected] or on X at @Dr_Rafizadeh.
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Heightened Iran-Israel tensions threaten regional war
The assault on the Iranian consulate in Damascus that occurred on Monday represented a potentially perilous escalation that was outside the scope of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. It was a significant development in the broader dynamics of the Middle East.
Time to step up our efforts to achieve goal of clean water and sanitation for all
March 22 was annual World Water Day and in the aftermath of this annual observance it is critical to acknowledge that the world is still far from achieving the aim of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 6, which is to ensure there is clean water and sanitation for all by 2030.
We need to take action now to halt deforestation and protect our planet
In the face of the ever-escalating problem of climate change and the devastating effects it is having on ecosystems worldwide, the need to address the issue deforestation has never been more urgent.
Nowruz: A celebration of renewal, unity and cultural diversity
Millions of people around the world will on Wednesday celebrate Nowruz, the Persian new year. This ancient festival, whose roots go back thousands of years, carries profound significance beyond merely marking the beginning of a new year.
