Nadine Sayegh

Nadine Sayegh is a multidisciplinary writer and researcher covering the Arab world. She has covered topics including gender in the region, countering violent extremism, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, amongst other social and political issues.

Articles from author

Manipur, sexual violence and the 'least condemned war crime'

The sexual violence in Manipur sheds light on the vulnerability of women in conflict zones. Despite worldwide attention, sexual violence remains the least condemned war crime, with historical patterns of atrocities now surfacing in India.

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Manipur, sexual violence and the 'least condemned war crime'

France’s big pension dilemma and Macron’s disconnect with reality

French citizens protest pension reform, causing nationwide strike and deepening division with the government.

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France’s big pension dilemma and Macron’s disconnect with reality

Biased, bigoted, boorish: That’s Western media reporting on Qatar 2022

As the FIFA World Cup comes to a close with Argentina as the victor, one cannot help but reflect on the extent of Western hypocrisy in media reporting of the event.

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Biased, bigoted, boorish: That’s Western media reporting on Qatar 2022

European superiority complex is now a malignant tumour

Racism and anti-Muslim hatred grow across the ‘White continent’ as the rise of the political far-right adds to the problem. It’s time for some soul-searching.

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European superiority complex is now a malignant tumour

What’s fuelling the French energy crisis?

As people start to run out of options and patience, France is scrambling to find alternative energy sources ahead of what appears to be a dark and cold winter.

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What’s fuelling the French energy crisis?

Why bank heists are becoming prevalent in Lebanese society

Public frustration with long-standing economic mismanagement has reached a tipping point in Lebanon as bank heists are not only becoming common but also doable amongst Lebanese people.

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Why bank heists are becoming prevalent in Lebanese society

Marvel’s Captain America and Sabra’s origins in propaganda

The new Sabra character is archaic, her background is one-dimensional, and her presence in popular culture is problematic.

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Marvel’s Captain America and Sabra’s origins in propaganda

A Letter to France: A renewed call for Police reform

The overall experience of French people of colour, particularly young adults, is becoming increasingly precarious in their interactions with the police.

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A Letter to France: A renewed call for Police reform

Palestine and the limits of free speech in Germany

Germany’s crackdown on protesters mourning the death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh at the hands of Israeli forces is the latest step in its stifling of pro-Palestine voices.

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Palestine and the limits of free speech in Germany

Is Israel using the Ukraine crisis to tilt demographics in its favour?

The Middle Eastern country’s concern with the European conflict may go beyond humanitarian motives.

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Is Israel using the Ukraine crisis to tilt demographics in its favour?