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In modern conflicts, the deliberate destruction of cities and their heritage represents a deep and lasting tragedy. These acts of devastation do not only erase buildings or roads, but what even defines human civilization: identity and history. And, in the story of destruction, ISIS (ad-dawla al-islāmiyya) occupies a prominent position. In 2014, the terrorist organization …
Echoes of Erasure: The Devastation of Palmyra and Mosul Read More »
“Bayt al-Hikmah”, “House of Wisdom”, is a central institution in Islamic intellectual history. Some think that it represents the mental transformation that took place in the Islamic world. Bayt al-Hikmah flourished within the Abbasid caliphate between the 8th and 10th centuries. This center played an important role in the intellectual development of a time often …
Baghdad’s Bayt al-Hikma: A Forgotten Beacon of Knowledge Read More »
In early 2025, a rapid escalation of fighting occurred in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The M23 (“Mouvement du 23 Mars”), having occupied large areas in North and South Kivu for years. In January 2025, they captured the city of Goma, a key regional hub on the Rwandan border[1]. This event resulted …
Behind The Border: Rwanda’s Hidden Influence In Eastern Congo Read More »
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