Editor’s Note: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ignited intense debate with its potential issuance of arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas officials, spotlighting the complex interplay of international justice, politics, and governance. This development raises critical questions about the
DHS Relaxes Employment Authorization Rules for Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 Students
Quick Hits
- DHS announced relaxed employment authorization standards for Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 students who are eligible for work authorization.
- During the school year, work-authorized Ethiopian and Palestinian F-1 students may increase the number of hours worked and reduce their
The Weekly Round-up: Shamima Begum loses appeal, ICJ considers situation in the West Bank, Ukraine Family Scheme closes
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This week the International Court of Justice held public hearings on the request for an advisory opinion regarding the legal consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem.
The Middle East Is Biden s Worst Crisis – WSJ
The Middle East is on fire today because the Biden administration s core regional strategy to reach some kind of détente with Iran has catastrophically failed. Iran, closer every day to nuclear weapons, is at the point of upending the
Porn and Politics in Palestine
Why would Israeli troops program porn? If it was a freelance operation by individual soldiers, then it was merely an act of contempt. If it was an act planned by military authorities, however, then it can be read in a
Gowling WLG strengthens IP and tech offering in Middle East
Bachir Chakra and David Aylen join the firm
Red Sea Blockade: Why Understanding and Anticipation of Political Risks is a Survival Skill for Businesses Large and Small!
Last week, I had the opportunity to speak to a group of CEOs in the Greater Milwaukee Area as part of Vistage Worldwide, Inc.’s executive coaching program that was hosted by Xymox Technologies Inc. The presentation focused on the geo/political
The Red Sea Blockade and Why Political Risk Analysis has Become So Important
Last week, I spoke before a group of CEO members of Vistage Worldwide on geopolitical headwinds in the Middle East and their resulting impact on U.S. business operations.
I started by giving a brief overview of the current geopolitical environment
The Rights of the Elderly in the Arab Middle East: Islamic Theory Versus Arabic Practice
Radwa Elsaman (Cornell University), Mohamed A. Arafa (Universidade de Brasília), The Rights of the Elderly in the Arab Middle East: Islamic Theory Versus Arabic Practice, 14 Marq. Elder’s Advisor (2012):The elderly population is rapidly growing in developing countries, posing