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This paper explores the rise of Islamist parties in Egypt and Tunisia, establishing a clear
connection between historical changes in the 20th century with the outcomes of the Arab Spring.
By Theyab M. Al Darmaki

The Birth of British Salafism Among the Pakistani Diaspora in Postcolonial Britain

While much of the existing literature has explored the politicization of the British Muslim identity, little research has observed the indigenization of British Salafism and its changing relationship with first, second, and third-generation British Pakistanis. Through a content analysis of peer-reviewed books, journal articles, and primary materials distributed by Muslim organizations in Britain, this paper examines the birth and appeal of British Salafism among the Pakistani diaspora in postcolonial Britain.
By Eeman Ali

K-pop: The Engine of South Korean Soft Power

By contextualizing Joseph Nye’s framework of soft power, this paper attempts to answer the question: In what ways has K-pop contributed to the generation of South Korea’s soft power? The paper focuses on K-pop bands’ roles in the national and international realm in South Korea’s exercise of soft power. Findings suggest that K-pop has played an active role in spreading South Korean culture through their songs. K-pop bands have raised awareness about contemporary issues through their collaborations with international organizations.
By Nora Almaazmi

Child Marriage in Syrian Refugee Camps

Since the Syrian conflict began in 2011, child marriage has increased as compared to the pre-conflict period, especially in Syrian refugee camps. This paper examines why child marriage has increased in the post-conflict period in Syrian refugee camps. The paper analyzes the role of factors, such as culture, honor, economics, and safety as drivers of refugee child marriage.
By Mariam Alshamsi

Double Victimization: Armenian Women in the Armenian Genocide

This research paper investigates how Armenian women faced double victimization during and after the Armenian genocide. They were first victimized by Turkish nationalists and then criticized by the Armenian establishment for hindering the Armenian community’s reformation.
By Alya Alkhajeh

Climate-Induced Migration in North Africa: A Case Study of Morocco

Climate-induced migration has become an imminent issue in the geographically diverse North African region. It is estimated that around 2.5 million people suffered climigration from the sub-Saharan regions to the coastal cities in Morocco along the Mediterranean, where the existing economic pressure is swelling up to threaten economic well-being and even social norms. Such climate-led migration is induced by water and food shortage resulting from the decline in soil fertility, salinization, desertification, and severity in temperature, especially in the sub-Saharan region. Therefore, the paper explores internal and external dimensions inducing climate change and its impact on migration in Morocco. The study uses the theory of the spillover effect to identify implications of climate-induced migration for economic, social, and political domains. It analyzes the policy actions of the Moroccan government in dealing with the Climate-induced migration. Finally, the research formulates certain policy recommendations that can help to mitigate threats of the climigration in North Africa in general and Morocco in particular.
By Furqan Khan, Tayyaba Zaman Janjua
National Defence University, Pakistan

Climate Justice: A Framework for Addressing the Global Consequences of Climate Change

Climate change is one of the most urgent transnational and transgenerational problems of our time. Although it requires global collective action, climate justice remains a “hushed- up” and untold story. This paper approaches climate change from the climate justice framework.
By Al Reem M. Al Ameri
Zayed University