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Public Affairs & Politics
Politics, history, culture and regional affairs.
316 articles in English · 59% of the English edition · all articles in Arabic
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicAgricultural Development Association (Agricultural Relief) in PalestineAn account of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) financial, administrative and compliance audit of the Agricultural Development Association (Agricultural Relief) for the 2017 year, summarizing the Bureau’s main observations and the Association’s responses.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicUN General Assembly Resolutions in Support of the Palestinian CauseThe article reviews six UN General Assembly resolutions (75th session, 2020) concerning Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, properties, settlements, human-rights practices, and a special committee, and reports their voting outcomes and political significance.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicCries of Pain... While People SleepA first-person account describing nights of bombings and raids by the Zionist occupying army in al-Bireh, the fear among children and residents, and their determination to remain on their land.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicExcerpts from Book PagesA brief selection of book quotations discussing the longevity of printed books, the nature of journalism and news, and the gap between commitment and compulsion. One excerpt is attributed to Mohamed Hassanein Heikal’s A New Visit to History.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicExcerpts from PagesA brief excerpt presents a quote attributed to American writer Ernest Hemingway contrasting promises of freedom from dictators with hopes offered by dreamers.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicA Cough... While People Sleep!Excerpts and quotations (including Nehru and Gandhi) reflecting on how prolonged repression produces submissive, ‘settled’ citizens and links between corruption, despotism, and the erosion of civic courage. Dated 28-12-2020.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicExcerpts from the Pages of BooksA short collection of quotations attributed to Gandhi (as cited by Jawaharlal Nehru), Albert Einstein, and John D. Rockefeller on civil disobedience, war, science, literature, and money.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicEvents Related to Democracy and Responsibility in GovernanceThe article examines the January 6 Capitol storming, political responses including calls for removal or impeachment of President Trump, and historical and cultural comparisons to past crises and films.
- Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicThe Hidden Side of Excerpts from Read BooksThe article examines allegations and accounts from books and documents about scandals involving US presidents John F. Kennedy and Bill Clinton, including claims about Marilyn Monroe’s death, Kennedy family ties, and controversies around Clinton.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicSafe Havens for Tyrants' FundsThe article examines how national funds were smuggled abroad by rulers in several countries—citing Iran, Haiti, and the Philippines—and the role of banks and foreign financial centers in those transfers.
- The Palestinian Economy in FiguresTranslated from ArabicTrends in Banking Facilities in Palestine in 2020The article examines the distribution and increase in banking facilities in Palestine during 2020, detailing totals, the share captured by the Palestinian National Authority, and sectoral uses based on data from the Palestine Monetary Authority.
- Finance & BankingTranslated from ArabicCustomer Deposits in Palestine, 2020This article examines customer deposits at banks operating in Palestine as of 31 December 2020, their distribution by region (West Bank and Gaza Strip) and by account type, and regional changes in bank facilities through Q3 2020, based on Palestine Monetary Authority (PMA) statistics.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Opinion Survey on Corruption and Anti-Corruption in PalestineThe Coalition for Integrity and Accountability (AMAN) commissioned a public opinion survey in the West Bank (including Jerusalem) and the Gaza Strip in 2020 to gauge perceptions of corruption, priorities for reform, and trust in institutions.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicThe Election Process "Built on Clientelism"This article examines the May 2021 Palestinian legislative elections, focusing on how clientelism, strong primary affiliations (family, tribe, locality), weak party and civil-society structures, and delayed electoral cycles shape representation and electoral practice.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMedia — the Fourth Estate — in SocietiesThe article examines the influential role of media and journalism as the ‘Fourth Estate’, using Matt Lee’s State Department exchange over the ICC and the Watergate reporting on Nixon as examples.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMy Friend: ThalbehThe author breaks his silence after the killing of Nizar Banat. He recounts a friend's call for restraint, condemns a small group's violence, and urges legal accountability and unity in Palestine.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicMaking a Difference in the Citizen’s Life in PalestineThe article examines the role of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) in overseeing public funds in Palestine, its 2020 report, recurring recommendations, and gaps in compliance by audited entities.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicGeneral Petroleum Corporation of PalestineThis article reports findings from a State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) audit of the General Petroleum Corporation for 2018–2019, covering liabilities, fuel and gas procurement, station credit practices, and accounting discrepancies.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicThe National Committee for Jerusalem as the Permanent Capital of Arab CultureA review of a 2020 State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) report on the National Committee for Jerusalem as the Permanent Capital of Arab Culture, documenting financial irregularities, unpaid advances, and limited cultural activity.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPublic Institutions: Between Voluntary Compliance and Mandatory EnforcementThe article examines the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB) 2020 follow-up report, which found the Anti-Corruption Commission failed to implement 11 recommendations issued by the Bureau.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicUkraine Between Democracy and CorruptionThe article examines revelations about secret Credit Suisse accounts held by politicians, officials and others from multiple countries, and discusses corruption allegations against Ukrainian prime minister Pavlo Lazarenko.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicWorld Economic Forum — Davos 2022A factual overview of the World Economic Forum meetings in Davos from 22–26 May 2022: who attended, key themes discussed (Ukraine, climate, energy, food security, global risks) and the release of the Global Risks Report 2022.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicFreedom of Access to Information: A Right Guaranteed to CitizensThe article describes the author's failed attempts to access Ministry of Finance and Planning reports, notes reduced "Citizen's Budget" publications, cites deductions from clearance revenues and findings of the State Audit and Administrative Control Bureau (SAACB), and reports the 2022 Citizen's Budget was not published.
- Oversight & AccountabilityTranslated from ArabicPalestine and the EastMed Gas Forum (EMGF)The article examines EU engagement in the region, the EastMed Gas Forum’s goals and membership (including Palestine), regional energy disputes, and the history of the Gaza–Marine gas field.
- Public Affairs & PoliticsTranslated from ArabicMonkey LeadershipThe article examines parallels between the behavior of monkeys in zoo enclosures and human political leadership, describing how leaders manage, intimidate, reward, and control their retinues.