“The past resembles the future more than one drop of water resembles another.”
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[Media comments] 14 Palestinian factions signed the Beijing Declaration
I told local Chinese media outlet Zaobao that despite the diplomatic victory claimed by Beijing at bringing all 14 Palestinian factions together to sign a declaration, the deal represents acquiescence with the lowest common denominator. There are inherent differences, ideological or otherwise, among the parties and particularly between Fatah and Hamas, which both have a
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![[MEI Annual Conference] Educational Transformations in the Gulf](https://clemenschay.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ecz07803.jpg?w=1024)
[MEI Annual Conference] Educational Transformations in the Gulf
I served as moderator on the panel entitled “Bridging the skills gap: the role of technical and vocational education and training”. Guest speakers included Mr Soh Wai Wah (Principal and CEO of Singapore Polytechnic), Dr Mohamad Al Najjar (Director-General, General Directorate of Training, Ministry of Labour, Oman). andDr Hanaa Almoaibed (Visiting fellow, LSE and Research
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With Parliamentary Suspension, Kuwait Has More to Gain Than Lose
Click HERE to read the article. Arabic version HERE. In this policy brief on Kuwaiti politics for Arab Reform Initiative, I argue that, while some view the latest parliamentary suspension as a regression from democracy, the intervention will provide time and space for the leadership to solve chronic problems. The piece was submitted and finalised
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