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Amine Ayoub

Amine Ayoub

Amine Ayoub, a fellow at the Middle East Forum, is a policy analyst and writer based in Morocco. Follow him on X @amineayoub

The murder of Charlie Kirk was an attack on the principles that bind free nations: faith, courage and the determination to speak the truth.
Israel must not reward regimes that harbor Islamists, suppress dissent or seek favors.
By fusing symbolic disruption with policy drafting and economic self-sufficiency, women are ensuring that their movement endures far longer than any protest wave.
Tolerating its presence in the name of pluralism is a dangerous gamble.
Targeting Israel gives preachers a safe enemy and offers the Arab street a rare outlet for outrage that won’t get them arrested.
Despite its diplomatic charm offensive, Saudi Arabia continues to enforce a strict interpretation of Sharia law, oppress religious minorities, suppress dissent and fund radical ideologies across the globe.
In some cases, media narratives have shifted to focus on pragmatism rather than ideology, portraying engagement with such groups as a necessary evil rather than a strategic risk.
The Vatican’s condemnation of Israel reflects a double standard, especially when contrasted with its relative silence on other human rights abuses.
Can the kingdom be trusted to broker lasting peace, especially when its own internal and external challenges, including its human-rights record, remain prominent?