Thoughts Lead the World
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 (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…
The Sociologist’s Digressions (SD1) By: Dr Hichem Karoui Throughout history, major events have played a significant role in shaping social structures and institutions. These events have had lasting effects on society, moulding the way people interact, organise, and govern themselves. By examining the impact of historical events on societal structures, we can better understand…
Is it real that God exists, or are we just projecting our insecurities and fantasies onto Him? We talked previously about ideologies. Here is an opinion about Faith and Reason in science. There is a wide variety of narratives and frameworks from which to choose. Evidence gleaned from experiments is the fuel that propels science…
Global East-West Bulletin About the current political and economic situation in Tunisia by Hichem Karoui Abstract Tunisia has been facing a political crisis since President Kais Saied ousted the government and suspended parliament in July 2021. Denouncing this move, the main political parties opposing President Kais Saied in Tunisia gathered into the “National Salvation Front”⁴….
By: Hichem Karoui The term ‘post-colonialism’ is used to describe the aftermath of colonisation as well as the ongoing effects of colonialism. Post-colonialism is a branch of critical theory that looks at the intersection of race, gender, and class in relation to the colonial process. In recent years, there has been a resurgence of interest…
Où va l’Arabie Saoudite? H Karoui – Où va l’Arabie Saoudite?, 2006 Les musulmans: un cauchemar ou une force pour l’Europe? A Tausch, H Karoui – 2011 The Yemeni Revolution: Replacing Ali Abdullah Saleh, or Replacing Obsolete Institutions? H Karoui – Doha Institute: Arab Center For Research and Policy …, 2011 The political algebra of global value change…