Tag: iran
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Iran’s Uprising Breaks the Activist–Media Narrative
As Iran’s streets erupt in what may be the most consequential uprising since the 1979 revolution, one question looms larger than the demonstrations themselves: where are the world’s human-rights activists now? Across all 31 provinces, Iranians are risking imprisonment, torture, and death to challenge a theocratic regime that has ruled for 45 years through fear,…
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From Bomb Shelter to Resolve: Why My Trip to Israel Changed Everything
By: Skylar Ribotsky Since October 7th, I’ve used this platform at The Ribotsky Institute to speak out against the horrifying rise of antisemitism. That day—the brutal, premeditated massacre of civilians by Hamas—marked a before and after not just in Israel, but for Jews around the world. I always knew antisemitism existed. I knew it was…
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Assad’s Ouster: Global Reactions Range from Jubilation to Alarm as Russia Faces a Major Setback
The sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, toppled by jihadi militants, has reverberated across the globe, igniting celebration, trepidation, and widespread geopolitical recalculations. The collapse marks not only a pivotal moment for Syria and the Middle East but also a significant failure for Russia, whose steadfast support for Assad over the past decade…
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North Korea Joins Russia: A New Axis in a World on Edge
The recent deployment of North Korean troops to Russia marks a dramatic shift in global geopolitics, signaling the formation of a new and dangerous alliance between two authoritarian regimes. What began as covert support has now evolved into direct military cooperation, with North Korean soldiers reportedly being trained for deployment to Ukraine. This unprecedented move…
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History Repeats: How the Crusades and Iran’s Proxies Misjudged the Power of Homeland Unity
As October 7, 2024, looms right around the corner, we are reminded of the atrocities that occurred one year ago and the citizens of multiple countries that still are in captivity by terrorists. Today is Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, and in reflection on the past year’s events we at The Ribotsky Institute, think…
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