As part of the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Sarajevo, at Bosnia & Herzegovina (BiH) Parliament with 500 guests, the Network for Building Peace and the USAID’s project PRO-Future awarded the “Srdjan Aleksic” journalist award and the Peace Award. The winners of the “Srdjan Aleksić” Journalist … Continued
The Islamic world occupied the seat of learning in a number of disciplines such as science, mathematics, engineering, and religion for a number of centuries (Nanji, 2006). Paper, one of the most frequently used materials in present-day life, was invented in China presumably as early as the 2nd century BCE (Bloom and Blair, 2009). According … Continued
These tombstone was desecrated with pro-Nazi graffiti outside of Eastern France . (Photo credit: Haaretz.com) After years in education without a specific path in mind, I found myself compelled to devote my life to the Holocaust and genocide studies in an effort to celebrate resistance over submission, courage over cowardice, and humanity over barbarity. … Continued
It is revolutionary: an innovative possibility to share different views, learn from each other, and better understand different perspectives, a young Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange participant explained. Since 1987, when the Erasmus project started, 9 million people have taken part in it, according to data collected by the European Commission. It might be considered … Continued
Hello, and welcome to the June 2018 issue of Asfar’s e-journal! So much has happened since the last issue. Russia has alienated itself by interfering in the domestic affairs of other countries, the Syrian government seems to have consolidated its power over the country, and the situation in the Gulf between Qatar and the other GCC … Continued
Georgia, the mountainous Caucasus Republic, has been conquered by Russians, Persians, Ottomans, and countless other civilisations throughout history and the drastically different architectural styles are present right across the contemporary state. On a recent visit to Georgia I was astounded by the contrasts between modern and futuristic buildings and medieval churches and monasteries – here … Continued
In the waning weeks of 2017 and into the first moments 2018, the world watched as Iranians took to the streets of their country, demanding an end to political corruption within the government and demands for broader democratic ideals. These events were also marked by celebratory references to Shah Reza Pahlavi, the secular leader of … Continued
The day after it was announced the Trump administration would be recognising Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, the Jewish Museum in Berlin unveiled their ‘Welcome to Jerusalem’ exhibition[1]. Noted by historian Simon Sebag Montefoire as the only city to exist twice, on earth and in heaven, it is the city’s religious significance which the exhibition seeks … Continued
My experience on a Asfar conflict resolution training programme abroad. An interview with Emma Knight Emma participated in an Asfar international reconciliation programme called Betzavta in December 2017 and March 2018 to develop her skills both as a team leader and to manage conflict situations. How did you hear about it and … Continued
“Of course I want to go back. I had everything in Syria. A job, a house, a car, and my heart. My family, friends, they all stayed there. They think I am safe, happy. But Turkey is not the end of my journey. I survive here. Look at me! I dye clothes all day long, … Continued
Hello, and welcome to the December 2017 issue of Asfar’s e-journal! I would like to apologise to our regular readers for such a long wait since the last issue of our journal was published. It has been a hectic time for myself transitioning to a PhD (with all of the added mishaps that come with that) … Continued
Child Marriage is still an ever-present issue throughout the world, and is most widely known and understood in Africa and the Middle East by the general public, but in Europe and the wider Western countries knowledge of child marriage in the Caucasus is limited. There is a lack of information and awareness of the causes … Continued
Turkey has always been, is, and will likely remain one of the most vital countries for the European Union. According to Richard Coudenhove, Turkey has always been an integral part of Europe’s history. Over centuries, relations between the two were characterized by cooperation and convergence— for instance, the deep economic, cultural, artistic, and societal exchanges … Continued
If one expects President Donald J. Trump to work to alleviate global tensions, one will undoubtedly be routinely disappointed. Perhaps the largest international challenge facing the American leader and former reality star, outside of the Korean peninsula, is the tiny Gulf state of Qatar. In early summer, a collection of regional powers, spearheaded by Saudi … Continued
Nestled on a hilltop overlooking the West Bank city of Nablus is the small, and seemingly nondescript, village of Kiryat Luza. Just a 10 minute car ride from the Palestinian city below, you would be hard pressed to pin-point any identifiable differences that would set this particular village apart from its local environs. Upon closer … Continued
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