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Néo-fascisme « à la française » par Hichem Karoui Lorsque les vues d’un gouvernement sur la laïcité contredisent les principes démocratiques, lorsqu’il restreint la liberté d’expression et de pratique des croyances religieuses de la minorité la plus importante du pays tout en permettant à la haine de l’extrême droite envers les immigrés, les musulmans, les…
They Used Fascists and Used Nazis to Build Their Criminal State On the Sacred Land of Palestine Research Paper by: Dr Hichem Karoui (Special to GEW). Historical context provides a foundation for understanding complex relationships, a point emphasised in E.H. Carr’s “What is History?” (Carr, 1961). To understand the relationship between Mussolini’s Italy and Revisionist…
“Israel has the right to self-defence!” by Hichem Karoui Journalism students enrolled at Western institutions are instructed in the principles of professionalism. This entails respecting all sides of any issue and ensuring fair and balanced reporting. Moreover, adherence to ethical guidelines is emphasised, emphasising maintaining neutrality to uphold objectivity and prevent biased coverage. However, when…
GEW Editorial The Israeli newspaper Haaretz published an interesting story by Dan Tamir a few weeks ago (20 July 2019), titled “When Jews Praised Mussolini and Supported Nazis: Meet Israel’s First Fascists.” Many individuals are oblivious to historical truths that relate Israeli leaders to Nazi and Fascist administrations. That appears to be alarming. But, if…
by Hichem Karoui The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been a longstanding and deeply-rooted issue in the Middle East, mired in historical, political, and religious complexities. However, on October 7, 2023, an event occurred that would prove to be a significant turning point in the region’s geopolitical landscape. At its inception, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was based on…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD6) by Dr Hichem Karoui Introduction Tunisia inspired the globe when it became the cradle of the Arab Spring in January 2011. The overthrow of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali raised optimism that the country was on the road to authentic democratic administration. However, Tunisia’s democratic experience has been far from…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD5) By: Dr Hichem Karoui A XXIth Century Social Scientist’s Cogitations Throughout history, dating back to the 7th century, the Arab and Islamic world has witnessed the emergence of numerous legends, often rooted in fanciful or illogical narratives and, in some cases, outright falsehoods. These legends have often been predicated on…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD4) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Introduction to Sociology The field of sociology is a dynamic and diverse discipline that offers valuable insights into the intricate and multifaceted nature of human society. Through a comprehensive examination of the social world, its various structures, dynamics, and interactions, sociology explores the complexities of human behaviour…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD3) By: Dr Hichem Karoui What exactly is Reason? Is it different from intelligence? How might we define Reason and Intelligence in the modern day? Did modern definitions differ from those developed by Greek philosophers? How has our view of Reason and Intelligence changed over time? Introduction For millennia, the ideas of…