On May 16, 2003, the reality of Moroccan domestic security changed fundamentally. Fourteen suicide bombers from the Sidi Moumen slums carried out a series of attacks across Casablanca, striking the Casa de España, the La Posada del Mar, the Hotel Farah, and a Jewish community center. 45 people were killed and hundreds injured, challenging the long-standing assumption that the Kingdom was insulated from militant violence. For the Moroccan state, this event acted as a catalyst

On the occasion of the International Women ’ s Day on March 8th, feminist and gender justice movements mobilize across the globe in support of equality, dignity, and democracy. This year’s mobilizations take place once again in a political climate marked by an intensifying anti-gender backlash. Rather than viewing these as isolated reactions to specific policies, activists and scholars have come to understand anti-gender movements as part of an integrated transnational polit

“Genocide anywhere implicates everyone.” — Alison Des Forges Darfur is and has been on fire. Villages in Western Sudan have been deliberately targeted by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since 2023. Women and children have been brutally raped and killed, entire communities have been forced to flee across borders and seek asylum, and over 75,000 Sudanese people have been savagely executed. The United Nations and many other International organizations have been warned; the seve

Spain endured one of Europe’s most grim 20th centuries, from a brutal Civil War (1936-1939) to nearly four decades of authoritarian rule under General Francisco Franco. Franco established a centralized regime that led to massive social, political, and economic changes across Spain. The Franco regime dismantled regional autonomy, suppressed political opposition, and enforced strict gender roles in the name of national unity. Following his death in 1975, Spain’s transition to d

On a recent walk in Madrid, I was gobsmacked by a poster agitating for a “stop” to the alleged “Islamicization” of Spain. The poster made me wonder: had whoever plastered the poster up been in Spain in the past, más o menos , 600 years? If so, they would surely have noticed that native-born Spaniards continue to drive the nation’s government in a prosperous, progressive, European Union-affirmative society. Moreover, greater Colombian or Korean or British influence is evident

Propaganda has become an inescapable feature of the modern media landscape, occupying an increasingly significant portion of public communications and posing a serious threat to the freedom of access to information. According to Britannica, propaganda is the dissemination of information—facts, arguments, rumours, half-truths, or lies—to influence public opinion. With the development of the internet, propaganda can be found everywhere and in any country. That said, the questio

“We will continue to carry out our mandate in order to fulfil the fundamental commitment forming the basis of the Rome Statute: that the lives of all human beings have equal value” - Karim A.A. Khan, ICC Prosecutor The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 to those responsible for the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Yet, despite its mandate, the Court remains at the center of ongoing controversy. If the ICC plays such a cruc

This interview with humanitarian Jean-Raphaël Poitou addresses the underlying causes of global hunger that are not often discussed.

This interview with Dr. Ahmad Terkawi dives into the refugee crisis facing Syria.

In this interview, a trans woman relates her story of asylum from Russia due to LGBTQ+ persecution.

To understand better the situation that prevails in Gaza, OCC contributor Cyrine Bettaieb talked to Jonathan Fowler, UNRWA.

<p>Throughout the history of international trading and traveling, pirates have posed threats to traders and travelers on the high seas.</p>

<p>The overthrow of Niger’s president Mohamed Bazoum on July 26th, 2023, captured the attention of commentators around the world, in part because of what it signified. Bazoum was democratically elected, although in a disputed election, and he had aligned Niger with France specifically and Europe generally, signing multiple agreements intended to develop</p>

<p>In a world of increasing crises, from new and ongoing wars to an intensifying climate situation, accurate information is necessary to create the foundation of effective responses and public resilience. </p>

<p> In a recent enlightening online talk at SLU-Madrid, attended by an audience of keen political science professors and students, Obaidullah Baheer, a non-violent activist and lecturer at the American University of Afghanistan, unraveled the complexities surrounding today’s Afghanistan. His approach, rich in depth and perspective, navigated through the refugee [&hellip;]</p>

<p>#CrisisinContext &#8211; OCC Factsheet By Barah Mikaïl On October 7, 2023, new violence erupted in Israeli-Palestinian relations. However, it&#8217;s important to note that the situation was far from calm even before this date, as these relations have long been marked by structural violence. This factsheet puts “the Israeli-Palestinian conflict” in perspective and aims at giving [&hellip;]</p>

In this interview, we spoke with Dr. Ana-Belén Soage to unravel the intricate dynamics of health, capitalism, and sustainable living within the Anthropocene.

<p>We expect a peace treaty by the end of 2023. This interview with Dr. Ilya Roubanis gives context of the conflict and evaluates the likelihood of peace after the treaty. </p>

<p>Crises have always existed and are structural features of human civilization. From ancient warfare to financial depressions, major upheavals and challenges have disrupted societies throughout history. The Peloponnesian War in ancient Greece, the Black Death pandemic in the 14th century, and the World Wars of the 20th century represent major historical crises.

<p>The healthcare crises experienced by undocumented immigrants in the United States constitute a significant concern that is chronically under-addressed. Further exploration of this issue promises to expand our understanding of societal ramifications within a context where healthcare is not universally accessible. By intensifying the scrutiny of such healthcare concerns, there is potential [&hellip;]</p>