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The Changing Middle East (2011–2020): How Has It Been Covered?

The Changing Middle East (2011–2020): How Has It Been Covered?

by Minami Ono | 2021年02月4日 | Journalism/speech, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, News View, Politics

Ten years have passed since the pro-democracy...

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Tunisia: Ten Years After the Arab Spring

Tunisia: Ten Years After the Arab Spring

by Naru Kanai | 2021年01月7日 | Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

As 2021 begins, 10 years have passed since the...

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Toward a Tobacco-Free Jordan

Toward a Tobacco-Free Jordan

by Taku Okada | 2020年11月12日 | Global View, Health/medicine, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

Jordan in the Middle East has overtaken...

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Five Misleading Words in International Reporting (Part 2)

Five Misleading Words in International Reporting (Part 2)

by Virgil Hawkins | 2020年10月15日 | Coexistence/migration, Conflict/military, Economics/poverty, Journalism/speech, Middle East/North Africa, News View, Sub-Saharan Africa, World

In the article “Five Misleading Words in...

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“Skin Color” and Beauty: Africa’s Cosmetics Industry

“Skin Color” and Beauty: Africa’s Cosmetics Industry

by シオツキアヤノ Ayano Shiotsuki | 2020年10月1日 | Coexistence/migration, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Right now, Africa’s cosmetics-related market is...

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The Non-Negotiable Nile

The Non-Negotiable Nile

by Rioka Tateishi | 2020年08月6日 | Agriculture/resources, Environment, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

“The Nile has become a lake, ... the Nile is...

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The African Economy: Can It Break Free from Its History of Debt

The African Economy: Can It Break Free from Its History of Debt

by Hisahiro Furukawa | 2020年06月25日 | Economics/poverty, Environment, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

Since the first half of 2020, the novel...

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Where Is the Qatar Crisis Headed?

Where Is the Qatar Crisis Headed?

by Naru Kanai | 2020年06月18日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

On May 4, 2020, information that “a coup had...

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Biafra’s Unfinished Dream?

Biafra’s Unfinished Dream?

by Yani Karavasilev | 2020年05月7日 | Coexistence/migration, Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

January 15, 2020 marked 50 years since the end...

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Libya: The Long Road to Peace

Libya: The Long Road to Peace

by Vipin Kumar | 2020年03月12日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

In February 2020, the Turkish government...

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Five Misleading Words in International Reporting (Part 1)

Five Misleading Words in International Reporting (Part 1)

by Virgil Hawkins | 2020年02月27日 | Conflict/military, Economics/poverty, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, News View

The amount of information news organizations can...

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The Current State and Challenges of Peacekeeping Operations in Africa

The Current State and Challenges of Peacekeeping Operations in Africa

by モトウラナツミ Natsumi Motoura | 2020年01月30日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

United Nations peacekeeping operations...

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Oman: Will the Beacon of Peace Keep Shining?

Oman: Will the Beacon of Peace Keep Shining?

by Taku Okada | 2020年01月23日 | Global View, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

  On 2020/1/11, state media reported that Sultan...

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Global Inequality: Current State and Background

Global Inequality: Current State and Background

by Suzu Asai | 2019年12月26日 | Economics/poverty, Global View, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

In 2019, worsening economic conditions and...

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The Bright and Dark Sides of Africa’s Rapid Tourism Growth

The Bright and Dark Sides of Africa’s Rapid Tourism Growth

by Wakana Kishimoto | 2019年12月5日 | Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

It is said that every year about 1 billion...

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Mauritania Endures Worsening Environmental Problems

Mauritania Endures Worsening Environmental Problems

by Mohamedou Nasser Dine | 2019年10月10日 | Environment, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

From August 26 to 27, 2019, torrential rains hit...

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The Hidden Side of Used Clothing Donations: What’s the Reality in Africa?

The Hidden Side of Used Clothing Donations: What’s the Reality in Africa?

by Wakana Kishimoto | 2019年08月29日 | Economics/poverty, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

In many developed countries, when disposing of...

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UAE: A Small Regional Power

UAE: A Small Regional Power

by Taku Okada | 2019年08月22日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

On July 3, 2019, a detention center for migrants...

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Afghanistan: The Taliban’s Resurgence and the Current Situation

Afghanistan: The Taliban’s Resurgence and the Current Situation

by Yuka Ikeda | 2019年08月8日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

On June 29, 2019, in Doha, the capital of Qatar,...

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World Events Left Out of Journalism’s Historical Record?

World Events Left Out of Journalism’s Historical Record?

by Moe Minamoto | 2019年07月25日 | Asia, Journalism/speech, Middle East/North Africa, News View

Countless events occur around the world every...

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The Illusion of International Contribution

The Illusion of International Contribution

by Virgil Hawkins | 2019年05月23日 | Asia, Economics/poverty, Middle East/North Africa, News View, World

At the Davos meeting (※1), which discusses the...

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A Change of Government in Algeria?

A Change of Government in Algeria?

by Mizuki Uchiyama | 2019年05月16日 | Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

On April 2, 2019, following massive popular...

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The Sharp Decline in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): What’s Behind It?

The Sharp Decline in Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): What’s Behind It?

by Wakana Kishimoto | 2019年04月4日 | Gender/sex, Global View, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa

Have you heard the term FGM (Female Genital...

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Iran: Social Media Boosts Women’s Status

Iran: Social Media Boosts Women’s Status

by Tahereh Mohammadi | 2019年03月28日 | Asia, Gender/sex, Global View, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa

In March 2019, the human rights lawyer Nasrin...

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How Deserts Could Solve the Global Power Shortage: Solar Power in the Sahara

How Deserts Could Solve the Global Power Shortage: Solar Power in the Sahara

by Mizuki Nakai | 2018年12月27日 | Agriculture/resources, Environment, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Technology

If solar power were generated over approximately...

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Top 10 Under-the-Radar World News Stories of 2018

Top 10 Under-the-Radar World News Stories of 2018

by Saki Takeuchi | 2018年12月20日 | Asia, Journalism/speech, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, News View, Politics, Sub-Saharan Africa, Technology, Top 10 news

Only a few days remain in 2018. At year’s end,...

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How Are Africa’s Poverty and Its Causes Reported in the Media?

How Are Africa’s Poverty and Its Causes Reported in the Media?

by Azusa Iwane | 2018年11月8日 | Economics/poverty, Journalism/speech, Middle East/North Africa, News View, Sub-Saharan Africa

Eradicating poverty is set as the first goal of...

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Reporting on Saudi Arabia Without Japan

Reporting on Saudi Arabia Without Japan

by Virgil Hawkins | 2018年10月25日 | Journalism/speech, Law/human rights, Middle East/North Africa, News View

On October 2, 2018, journalist Jamal Khashoggi...

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The Graveyard of Diplomacy: The Divided Island of Cyprus

The Graveyard of Diplomacy: The Divided Island of Cyprus

by Hinako Hosokawa | 2018年10月11日 | Coexistence/migration, Global View, Middle East/North Africa

In August 2018, Mustafa Akıncı, the leader of...

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Ethiopia’s Sweeping Reforms: Can New Prime Minister Abiy Be a Savior?

Ethiopia’s Sweeping Reforms: Can New Prime Minister Abiy Be a Savior?

by Yutaro Y. | 2018年09月27日 | Conflict/military, Global View, Middle East/North Africa, Politics

In June 2018, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy...

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