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European Freedom and the Extremism
Introduction The transformation of Europe from the age of religious domination to secularization and modernity was anything but smooth. Many battles and confrontations took place in the path of this transformation. This violent history allows us to argue that Europe, … Continue reading
الاتحاد الأوروبي والاعتراف بدولة فلسطينية
تناقلت وسائل الإعلام في الفترة الأخيرة العديد من الأخبار عن الاعتراف بالدولة الفلسطينية المرتقبة على حدود عام 1967. وآخرها كان عن مطالبة بعض السياسيين الاتحاد الأوروبي الاعتراف بالدولة الفلسطينية وهذا تماما ما يحدوني لكتابة هذا المقال عن تركيبة الاتحاد الأوروبي، … Continue reading
Reshaping our identity (Part I)
Starting from the beginning; when there were only a few people living in this huge land, Man and woman managed to survive various conditions and obstacles. Together they managed to build the society, which we live in now. But these … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethics, Industrial Revolution, Perception, Philosophy, Shame, Thought
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Nationalism …..
Nationalism distinctively is a modern political ideology which arose late 17th century, first in Europe and America, then everywhere else, and it reached its apex at the time of World War I and World War II. Besides, it’s directly related … Continue reading
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Tagged Ethnic group, History, Nation, Nation state, Politics, World War I, World War II
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The differences!!
I wanted to write several times regarding the differences between the Palestinians and the Israelis. However I always had a second thought that I don’t have the empirical facts to support my ideas. However, this time I will do so, … Continue reading
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Tagged Human rights, Israel, Israel-Palestine, Israelis, Middle East, Palestinian people, Socialization
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US, Europe and Palestine. Woman … is another property
One may jump and say; what are you talking about? USA and Europe!! Maybe in your country but never in ours! What if I say that I have an excellent proof concerning my theory! You just set back and let … Continue reading
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Tagged Human rights, Human Rights and Liberties, Israel, Palestine, Palestinian people, United States, Woman
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Blame ME … for not being YOU
Not belonging … is another problem we face, especially in the third world countries. Many people have some kind of presumption, when they first meet you; accordingly, you will fit or you don’t. People here judge you for not being … Continue reading
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Tagged Advocacy Organizations, Human rights, Human Rights and Liberties, Thought
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You can be … what you hate most
So many people think that there is a huge difference between them and what they hate most; this, maybe, can be true. But the most astonishing thing is to become what you hate most; even without noticing that. Once I … Continue reading
Inside – Outside Palestine
Two important phases I have examined during my life; to be inside and outside Palestine. Both phases possess various colors, smells and feelings, but both phases contradict each other, maybe, not in a very conflicting manner. Nevertheless, it shows the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christian, Gaza Strip, Hamas, Human rights, Ismail Haniyeh, Mahmoud Abbas, Palestine, Palestinian people
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Why we need to harm!!
I have always asked myself this question … why we need to harm each other!! Is it our nature !! Or is it just another way of saying “Here I am”!! Is it kind of victory?? Or just to be … Continue reading
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Tagged Arab people, Arab World, Iran, Israel, Middle East, Nuclear program of Iran, United States, WikiLeak
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