A publication of the METO University Network Editorial by Molly Pimm* Welcome back to the sixth issue of The Bright Side, where we will be sharing positive news and developments that have recently emerged from the Middle East and North Africa region. There is no doubt that education has the power to change lives, particularlyContinue reading “Issue 6 – April 2022”
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Issue 6 – April 2022 – Editorial
A publication of the METO University Network by Molly Pimm* Welcome back to the sixth issue of The Bright Side, where we will be sharing positive news and developments that have recently emerged from the Middle East and North Africa region. There is no doubt that education has the power to change lives, particularly inContinue reading “Issue 6 – April 2022 – Editorial”
The war in Ukraine: Repercussions in the World and in the Middle East
On Wednesday, April 13, METO together with our friends at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) organized a webinar on the above topic with four speakers with connections to the region: Dr Ali Fathollah-Nejad (Iran/Germany), Associate Fellow at the American University of Beirut; Amb. Lina Arafat (Jordan), METO; Amb. Karim Haggag (Egypt), Professor atContinue reading “The war in Ukraine: Repercussions in the World and in the Middle East”
Issue 5 – March 2022 – Editorial
A publication of the METO University Network by Harshul Singh* Of MENA and the Bright Side – The externalities of war are far-reaching but the two cases of Mosul and Gaza have a reverberating and inspiring story to offer, one of emerging from war stronger and bolder than ever. The University Library in Mosul wasContinue reading “Issue 5 – March 2022 – Editorial”
Issue 5 – March 2022
A publication of the METO University Network Editorial by Harshul Singh Of MENA and the Bright Side – The externalities of war are far-reaching but the two cases of Mosul and Gaza have a reverberating and inspiring story to offer, one of emerging from war stronger and bolder than ever. (More…)
In solidarity and support: a statement on Ukraine
Support for victims of the Ukraine Conflict from the Middle East Treaty Organization In light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Middle East Treaty Organization stands in solidarity with those affected by this conflict, and condemns the war, the bloodshed, and the fighting. We extend our solidarity and support to the people of bothContinue reading “In solidarity and support: a statement on Ukraine”
In The Zone – Episode 16 – Sharon Dolev & Leonardo Bandarra
In episode 16 of In The Zone, which was recorded in the week before the 2nd session of the UN conference to negotiate a weapons-of-mass-destruction-free-zone in the Middle East in November 2021, Paul Ingram and Anahita Parsa talk with METO’s Draft Treaty writers, Sharon Dolev and Leonardo Bandarra about the latest version of the DraftContinue reading “In The Zone – Episode 16 – Sharon Dolev & Leonardo Bandarra”
METO launches our Student Journal
The METO Student Journal of WMD Disarmament and Security in the Middle East is a compilation of the best papers submitted by students following METO’s 9-session summer course which took place in July and August 2021. The course provided students with a thorough understanding of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation across the Middle EastContinue reading “METO launches our Student Journal”
Issue 4 – February 2022 – Editorial
A publication of the METO University Network by Britt Gronemeyer * Environmental progress has defined this last month in good news from the Middle East. Countries across the Middle East and North Africa have been making efforts towards combating climate change and investing in renewable energy, specifically the UAE and Saudi Arabia. As per usual,Continue reading “Issue 4 – February 2022 – Editorial”
Issue 4 – February 2022
A publication of the METO University Network Editorial by Britt Gronemeyer Environmental progress has defined this last month in good news from the Middle East. Countries across the Middle East and North Africa have been making efforts towards combating climate change and investing in renewable energy, specifically the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Per usual, weContinue reading “Issue 4 – February 2022”