Author: Marita Kassis

Marita is a political analyst focusing on the Middle East, Security, and Counter-Terrorism. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration and International Studies. She has published various digital and print articles, and works in media and communication. She was previously Managing Editor for AI-Monitor in Beirut.
Flag of Palestine in the West Bank. Picture The Liberum archive.
Marita Kassis25/04/2024

Jamaica recognizes The State of Palestine: what does it mean?

The recognition of The State of Palestine has become a political card that is sometimes […]
Marita Kassis19/03/2024

Celebrate Women every day, Everywhere, even in Conflict Zones

It’s not just about celebrating the women who have stood the test of time and […]
Marita Kassis29/11/2023

Israel-Hamas war: most prolonged modern-day conflict becoming a matter of national security

The Middle East might be thousands of miles away from Europe and the United States. […]
Marita Kassis05/07/2023

The 1001 Richness of the Middle East’s Hidden Treasures

Some look at the Middle East and see a series of political issues and wars, […]
Marita Kassis29/05/2023

The Myth of Hiding Your Emotions in the Drawer until 5 pm

I am sure I’m not the only one seeing the difficulty of being two different […]
Marita Kassis09/05/2023

The Distinguished Arab Strategy of Political Identity

Long used as a theory to denominate communal differences and bring together isolated minorities and […]
Marita Kassis29/04/2023

Sudan’s civilians paying a hefty price in a military zero-sum game

As the fighting continues and ravages densely populated areas in Sudan, civilians pay the highest […]
Marita Kassis26/04/2023

Netflix blackwashed Queen Cleopatra vs Egyptian pride

A Netflix docudrama series portraying Queen Cleopatra VII as a black African resulted in a […]
Marita Kassis26/03/2023

Daylight savings puts Lebanon in two time zones as sectarian rhetoric resurfaces

A governmental decision to push daylight savings by a few weeks sends the country in […]
Marita Kassis13/03/2023

AI needs a better humanitarian strategy and response

AI has a lot to offer to the world. But more so is its capability […]
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