The War of Narratives in Jordan
On April 15, Jordanian authorities announced the arrest of 16 individuals linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, accused of preparing rocket and drone attacks from within the country. The state’s narrative was assertive and unmistakable: This was not an external operation misdirected inward, nor an ideological protest gone too far. It…
Spiritual Women of the Wilderness
The Desert Mothers of early Christianity were as determined as male mystics to live solitary lives in the most testing of conditions. While their characters and lives are less well documented, what we do have gives intriguing glimpses into what it was like for a woman to be a recluse in a milieu dominated by men.
How America’s Margins Became the Mainstream
Journalist Gabriel Gatehouse joins New Lines’ Faisal Al Yafai to discuss how exploring America’s fringe movements is the key to understanding the modern United States.
The Grassroots Resistance to Boko Haram
As Boko Haram took hold in the Lake Chad region of Africa and government attempts to quell the insurgency faltered, civil society stepped in to provide relief, reeducation and deterrence, rather than relying solely on military responses.
How Iran Is Weaponizing Europe’s Criminal Underworld
Iran is turning the criminal underworld into a tool of covert statecraft. Gangs in Europe and beyond are being weaponized by the regime in Tehran, which uses their networks to achieve its goals under a cover of plausible deniability.