One of the oldest running daily news organizations in the Arab world, Cairo-based Al-Ahram, publishes…
Parliamentary Systems Do Better Economically Than Presidential Ones
Numerous amendments are being negotiated in the UK parliament in an attempt to break the Brexit stalemate. There does not seem to be a clear majority for any specific way forward with…
New Legislation Needed to Regulate Police Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology, being trialled by two major police forces in Britain, should be subjected to more rigorous testing and transparency, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA)…
Women Who Wear Muslim Garments in Court Are Viewed as More Credible Witnesses
Sexual assault victims wearing the hijab or niqab are viewed more positively when testifying in court than uncovered women reveals a study. Lead author, Weyam Fahmy of Memorial University, said that: “Our…
U.S. and Qatar Sign MOU Reaffirming Qatar’s Commitment to Supporting U.S. Military Activities at Al Udeid Air Base
The U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and the Ministry of Defense of the State of Qatar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) concerning Qatar’s support of DOD activities at Al Udeid Air…
DOD Launches Talent Exchange Pilot Program to Strengthen the Acquisition Workforce
Earlier this month, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) launched the Defense-Industry Talent Exchange Pilot Program. This acquisition-focused pilot program will enable 13 DOD and private sector participants to gain a…
