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Francesco Schiavi - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Francesco Schiavi is a Middle East international relations specialist, focused on security, defense, economy and governance in the Levant and the Gulf. For...
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Ezgi Akin - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
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Francisco Serrano - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Francisco Serrano is a writer and analyst who focuses mainly on North Africa. He has been published in several outlets, including Foreign Policy, World...
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Ali Hashem - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Ali Hashem is a journalist who has covered Iranian and regional affairs for the past 15 years. He is also a research fellow at the Sectarianism, Proxies and...
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Eid under watch - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
This week, explore Eid festivities across the Kingdom, a palm-weaving exhibition in Al-Ahsa, Riyadh dining and cultural highlights in Jeddah.
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Rebecca Anne Proctor - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Rebecca Anne Proctor is the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar Art and Harper’s Bazaar Interiors.
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David Rosenberg has more than 30 years of experience reporting, commenting and speaking on business, economics and politics in Israel and the Middle East. He...
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Joyce Karam - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Joyce Karam is the editor-in-chief at Al-Monitor and an award-winning journalist with decades of experience covering the Middle East, US foreign policy and...
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Oman - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
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https://www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2026-03-31/gulf-tightens-ukraine-defense-ties
Gulf tightens Ukraine defense ties - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Gulf states are rapidly integrating Ukraine into their defense systems as sustained Iranian strikes reveal weaknesses in existing air and missile defenses.
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https://www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2026-03-13/revisiting-halil-pasha
Revisiting Halil Pasha - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Also this week: Beyoglu’s storied Pano winehouse, Istanbul exhibitions and Kanye West in concert
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Barbara Slavin - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Barbara Slavin is a columnist for Al-Monitor and director of the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council. On Twitter: @BarbaraSlavin1
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Independent Since 2012 – RSIS International
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https://www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2026-03-31/trump-slams-europe-over-hormuz
Trump slams Europe over Hormuz - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Lamenting the lack of support from European allies, Trump wrote on Truth Social that European states will “have to start learning how to fight for yourself.”
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North Coast Brewing Company - Independent Since 1988
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https://www.al-monitor.com/newsletter/2026-03-27/dressing-canvas
Dressing the canvas - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Across Izmir: dining, museums and cultural highlights.
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A correspondent in Tehran - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
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Samuel Wendel - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Samuel Wendel is a senior market research analyst with Al-Monitor covering essential economic, tech and business trends across the Middle East and North Africa...
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Mohammed Hardan - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Mohammed Hardan is a journalist and human rights researcher who covers the Middle East for several media outlets. He holds a master's degree in journalism with...
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China - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
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AI and the fog of war - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
From battlefield AI to tech investment risks, the US-Israel-Iran war is reshaping the region’s digital landscape.
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Daoud Kuttab - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Daoud Kuttab is a Palestinian journalist, a media activist and a columnist for Palestine Pulse. He is a former Ferris Professor of Journalism at Princeton...
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Adam Lucente - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Adam Lucente is a News and Business Correspondent for Al-Monitor. He has reported on a variety of topics for Al-Monitor, including Iraqi politics, Iranian...
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The Iran nuclear deal China wants - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
China’s preferred outcome is a US–Iran nuclear deal that safeguards energy flows while keeping the Iranian regime stable rather than under threat.
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Reve Chaaban - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent since 2012
Reve Chaaban is a Lebanese journalist based in Doha, Qatar, with experience in storytelling and media production. She holds a Master’s degree in Social...
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Proper Music | Supporting independent music since 1988
THE HOME OF SPECIALIST MUSIC | New Release and Pre-Order Vinyl, CDs and more - Supporting independent labels and artists from across the globe since 1988
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BERGHAHN BOOKS : Oxford, New York : Independent Publishing Since 1994
Founded in 1994, Berghahn Books is an independent publisher of distinguished scholarly books and journals in the humanities and social sciences. Its program,...
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Iran - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
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Suadad al-Salhy - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Suadad al-Salhy is a freelance reporter covering Iraqi politics and security. She is a former Reuters correspondent who has written for the New York Times, Al...
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Amberin Zaman - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Amberin Zaman is Al-Monitor’s chief correspondent and covers major stories on the Middle East and North Africa from across the region and beyond. Zaman’s...
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Nada Shaker - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Nada Shaker is an Egyptian freelance journalist who began her career as a television reporter for Egyptian news channel ONLive. She received her bachelor's...
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Karen Young - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Karen E. Young is a senior research scholar at the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University. On Twitter: @professorkaren
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Mehrnaz Samimi - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Mehrnaz Samimi is an Iranian-American journalist. On Twitter: @mehrnazsamimi
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Sabena Siddiqui - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Sabena Siddiqui is a foreign affairs journalist and geopolitical analyst with a special focus on the Belt and Road Initiative, the Middle East and South Asia....
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Anton Mardasov - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Anton Mardasov is a military affairs expert and journalist focusing on Syria, Iraq and extremist organizations. He is also a non-resident expert at the Russian...
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The art of the wedding - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Also this week: Kantami lands in Riyadh, Bahmim in Jeddah, and a global festival in Madinah.
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Iowa State Daily – The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890
The independent student newspaper of Iowa State and Ames since 1890
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Technology - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
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NEOM’s new logistics look - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Saudi Arabia recasts NEOM as a regional logistics hub amid war disruption.
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Vanessa Ghanem - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Vanessa Ghanem is a freelance multimedia journalist covering the Middle East with a focus on business, energy, regional politics and socio-economic matters....
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in first election since uprising | Irish Independent
Feb 13, 2026 - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in the country's first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next...
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The Daily Campus – The Independent Voice of Southern Methodist University Since 1915
The Independent Voice of Southern Methodist University Since 1915
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Tyler Huffman - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Tyler Huffman is managing editor of Al-Monitor. Email: thuffman@al-monitor.com
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The Link – Concordia’s Independent Newspaper Since 1980
Since 1980, The Link has been the most read newspaper on Concordia's campuses and the areas surrounding the university, reaching over 40,000 students and 5,000...
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The Record Exchange - Idaho's Largest Independent Music Store Since 1977.
Idaho's Largest Independent Music Store Since 1977.
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Independent restaurant reviews and food and drink features for Newcastle and beyond. Covering the city's best and worst eating and drinking since 2011.
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The Phoenix - Independent Newspaper of Swarthmore College Since 1881
Swarthmore College's independent student newspaper since 1881. We pursue journalism freely without restrictions or review from any individual or organization.
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Mohamed Eljarh - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Mohamed Eljarh is a managing partner at LIBYA DESK Ltd. He is also the regional manager for CRCM North Africa. On Twitter @Eljarh or LinkedIn.
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an old vw van, a desire for independence and a simple idea – it can be done better. that’s all it took to get started.
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