Continuing a long history of policies that expanded women’s legal rights and placed it at the forefront of the Arab world, Tunisia recently modified its legislation regarding rape. In September 2017, it repealed the “marry-your-rapist” law. Tunisia also criminalized marital rape and domestic violence. Continue Reading
In a speech on May 21, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo laid out what was billed as the Trump administration’s new approach to Iran. His remarks, titled “After the Deal: A New Iran Strategy,” followed President Donald Trump’s May 8… Continue Reading
President Donald J. Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Iran nuclear agreement. Announcing his decision, the president declared, “This was a horrible, one-sided deal that should never, ever have been made.” The agreement – technically the Joint Comprehensive… Continue Reading