As a columnist who writes exclusively on MENA (Middle East/North Africa), I’m just going to state the obvious: I don’t usually end up analyzing sunshine and rainbows. At the end of the day, much of what desperately deserves the attention ...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika is a senior concentrating in International Relations and Middle East Studies. Her research focuses on Lebanese politics, particularly electoral law. When not trying to untangle the political consequences of the Sunni-Shi'a divide, she enjoys a love-hate relationship with Aaron Sorkin shows and eating out of jars with spoons.
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As a columnist who writes exclusively on MENA (Middle East/North Africa), I’m just going to state the obvious: I don’t usually end up analyzing sunshine and rainbows. At the end of the day, much of what desperately deserves the attention ...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Earlier this week, President Obama officially recognized the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, the mishmash of rebel groups that have come together to unite against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. After months of no...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Earlier this week, President Obama officially recognized the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces, the mishmash of rebel groups that have come together to unite against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. After months of no...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
The ceasefire established Wednesday between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas (which controls the Gaza Strip) ended a week of rocket attacks from both sides that have left over 160 people dead. For orchestrating a halt in the most recent bloodsh...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
The ceasefire established Wednesday between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas (which controls the Gaza Strip) ended a week of rocket attacks from both sides that have left over 160 people dead. For orchestrating a halt in the most recent bloodsh...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
When we think about the so-called “Arab Spring,” which countries come to mind? Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen are the first: the ones that have, since the uprisings began almost two years ago, deposed their long-standing dictatorships an...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
When we think about the so-called “Arab Spring,” which countries come to mind? Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Yemen are the first: the ones that have, since the uprisings began almost two years ago, deposed their long-standing dictatorships an...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Though the news out of the Middle East last week was dominated by the shocking car bombing in Beirut, the region also witnessed the beginnings of an important process that will have just as many implications: namely, efforts by the Muslim Brotherhood...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Though the news out of the Middle East last week was dominated by the shocking car bombing in Beirut, the region also witnessed the beginnings of an important process that will have just as many implications: namely, efforts by the Muslim Brotherhood...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Last week, I wrote about how the Western media focuses disproportionately on negative news out of the Middle East, drawing attention to violence and sectarianism, and ultimately perpetuating American fears of the region and its people. Today, I will ...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Last week, I wrote about how the Western media focuses disproportionately on negative news out of the Middle East, drawing attention to violence and sectarianism, and ultimately perpetuating American fears of the region and its people. Today, I will ...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Remember that YouTube video, the anti-Islam film trailer that sparked riots in countries with large Muslim populations across the world? The 14-minute clip that caused hundreds of casualties in mob demonstrations because it insulted Muhammad, the Pro...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum
Remember that YouTube video, the anti-Islam film trailer that sparked riots in countries with large Muslim populations across the world? The 14-minute clip that caused hundreds of casualties in mob demonstrations because it insulted Muhammad, the Pro...
Annika Lichtenbaum
Annika Lichtenbaum