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Despite the rhetoric of HTS leaders about tolerance for minorities, there’s more developing behind the scenes than is being ...

Inclusivity and moderation are indeed immediate priorities for Syria, but a big national vote is not. Democracy does not ...

Lebanon stands at a critical juncture, with the election of Aoun offering a chance to reclaim stability and sovereignty.