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National and regional implications of Beirut blast
| OpinionLebanon is an artificial nation created by French imperialists in the 19th century. The politics …
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OpinionNational and regional implications of Beirut blast
By Muhittin AtamanLebanon is an artificial nation created by French imperialists in the 19th century. The politics of the country is constitutionally divided between different religions and sects. There are no official records of Lebanon's population at the time of its founding. It was originally designed to be a Maronite Christian country. Since then, however, it is evident that the number of Muslims has increased much more than the Christians, most of whom migrated to the West and Latin America. In addition, about 2 million people left the country between 1975 and 2005 during its civil war. Furthermore, the birth rate of Muslims is higher than that of the Christian groups.
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OpinionBeirut blast and the fate of the Middle East
By Burhanettin DuranAll eyes turned to Lebanon after Tuesday’s horrible explosion in Beirut. According to the Lebanese health minister, at least 154 people died in the accident and over 5,000 others survived with injuries. An estimated 200,000 to 300,000 citizens have been left homeless. Lebanon, where protests broke out in October over economic hardships, suffered a financial loss of between $10 billion and $15 billion from the explosion.
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OpinionSources of Lebanon’s perennial political crises
By Talha KöseMost analysts call the explosion at the Port of Beirut Lebanon’s Chernobyl. It is the moment of truth that put the last nail in the coffin of the nation’s rotten and dysfunctional political system.
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Turkey and the Middle East’s emerging geopolitical void
By Burhanettin DuranA new way of Arab nationalism based on more radical sectarian discourses is currently being promoted by Mohammed bin Salman and his partners with the help of the U.S. to further fuel in the Middle East
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Hariri resigns as Saudi Arabia, Iran struggle for power
By Fahrettin AltunThe growing rift between Saudi Arabia and Iran, which recently caused Lebanese PM Hariri to resign, will soon impact others in the region, too
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Lessons From the Istanbul and Jakarta Attacks
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThe attacks DAESH conducted in Istanbul and Jakarta in the last few days...
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Glocal’ Terror Targeting Capitals
By Burhanettin DuranThe Bamako hotel attack claimed to be carried out by Al-Mourabitoun in cooperation with al-Qaida shows that terror unfortunately continues in the name of Islam, but regardless of the religion's peace doctrine.
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Midnight in Paris and the G20 Meeting
By Kılıç Buğra KanatThis tragic incident in Paris once again reminded the world that the threat of terrorism is real and present and we need an international effort to deal with this growing threat.