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Fairouz at 90: Cultural Touchstone Hits a New Milestone
Fairouz, the "Jewel of Lebanon," has captivated the Arab world for over seven decades with her timeless music that blends traditional Arabic melodies with modern elements, addressing themes of love, nostalgia, and patriotism, while uniting listeners across the Levant, Palestine, and the broader MENA region.
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Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost
President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.
Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA
Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.
Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic
Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.
Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms
Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.
Neutrality in Question? Austria Debates Age Old Thinking
Austria debates its military neutrality amid rising NATO influence in Europe, as Brigadier Dr. Walter Feichtinger analyses security shifts post-Ukraine invasion.
