4 Things more dangerous to Israel than Iran’s civilian nuclear enrichment
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu has been preaching the dangers of Iranian nuclear capabilities for years, oftentimes using it as a distraction for more pressing security issues on hand. In the wake of increased settlements in the occupied West Bank, the spread of Daesh (also known as ISIS), and al-Qaeda-linked Nusra Front’s seizure of the Golan Heights, Israel has a handful of security threats far more urgent than Iran.
Source: Informed Comment
Mental health programs for Syrian refugees
Psychological help for victims of trauma is a relatively new concept, yet today it comprises an important facet of humanitarian aid. Find out how mental health programs are being implemented for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, many of whom are traumatized by war, violence, and loss.
Source: Jadaliyya
Q&A: Young Persian Artists curator
Iran’s modern art scene is today run like a business – one which compels young, up-and-coming artists to create work meant to sell, not to express new ideas. Lawyer Mahsa Mergenthaler-Shamsaei set up Young Persian Artists, a website meant to showcase the work of young Iranian artists outside the confines of a business context.
Source: Tehran Bureau
