Massacre of Alawites in Syria: 'It would take a miracle to avoid civil war,' says researcher Adel Bakawan

For 20minutes, Middle East specialist researcher Adel Bakawan discusses the bloody clashes between Alawite supporters of former dictator Bashar al-Assad and those of the new regime.

Untold stories: Christians in Iraq

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Change in Iraq: A Quest for Alternative Modernities (Part 2)

In this second part, Jérôme Chapuisat proposes an alternative modernity for Iraq, based on a civic patriotism that transcends ethnic and religious divisions. He challenges ethno-confessionalism and political instability, advocating for active and multicultural citizenship while considering the influence of Islam to build an inclusive and stable state.