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Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees | Commentary

Middle East Conflict Spurs New Displacement

Joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have displaced civilians across the Middle East. Kelsey Norman analyzes displacement in Iran and Lebanon, including internal flight, cross-border movements, and regional humanitarian impacts.

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Center for Energy Studies | Commentary

Microplastics, Fertility, and the Science Behind Headlines

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Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Issue Brief

How the Iran War Is Reshaping Türkiye’s Western Orientation

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Baker Briefing | Podcast

Population Decline and the New Economics of Cities

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