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Summer 2024
Cairo Review No. 51
The Widening War
Essays
A Reading on the Future of Hamas
The aftermath of October 7, and assassination of senior commanders, has forced an existential rethink within Hamas
Hamas “From the Heart of Battle”: Analyzing Abu Obaida’s Discourse
The frames and focus of the speeches of Hamas spokesperson Abu Obaida reveal the group’s strategic goals and the psychological warfare used to achieve them.
Is Israel’s Star Fading in Latin America?
The Latin American response to Israel’s war on Gaza could help strengthen the rich but neglected cultural ties with Arab states
Looking Backward into The Future: Why the United Nations Has Failed to Prevent Genocide
At its root, genocide is committed through a lack of empathy, and it has failed to be prevented by a lack of political will. It is time to reverse those failings by rethinking our systems and challenging our assumptions.
Don’t Forget About the Red Sea
A widening of Israel’s War on Gaza could threaten the vital Red Sea waterway and lead to a global economic crisis
China Tests the Water in Palestinian Diplomacy
While the ramifications of the recent unity agreement signed in Beijing by multiple Palestinian factions remain to be seen, it is evident that China has stepped up as a leader in the region
The Olympics: Arenas of Contention
Political tensions simmered under the facade of international communion at the Paris 2024 Games as countries competed both on and off the stage
Iranians Don’t Want a War With Israel
Most believe that Tehran’s engagement in the battle for Palestinian emancipation is intrusive and uncalled for
Why Hamas Cannot Be Destroyed
Israel’s strategy to eradicate Hamas by killing off its leadership has proven ineffective for decades; the current war demonstrates the myopic nature of this approach
Politics of Apathy and All-Out War in the Post-Gaza New World
The genocidal campaign against the Gaza Strip threatens widening of the conflict into a regional war, creating new realities that may endure for decades
Less Than a State
Without a new framework that ensures true sovereignty and security for a future Palestinian state, the two-state solution will remain a farce
Prioritizing Palestinian Self-Determination is Long Overdue
The discussion about a one-state or two-state solution must be preceded by efforts to facilitate exercise of the right to self-determination by the Palestinian people. Only then can a realistic solution be genuinely pursued.