Mezze: Assorted Stories from the Middle East

A taste of the debates shaping the region in 270 words or less.

The monthly Mezze series puts a spotlight on under-discussed trends and debates in the region. It is part of the Middle East Program’s newsletter, Middle East Notes and Comment. To receive Middle East Notes and Comment and Mezze in your mailbox, subscribe to the newsletter below.

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A Mezze: The Kurdistan Region of Iraq

As power outages become more frequent in Iraq, the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is turning to renewable energy and working to attract private investors to access the full potential of the sun.

Podcast Episode by Lubna Yousef and Will Todman — July 4, 2023

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Iran's "Cloudy" Accusations

In mid-2022, Iranian authorities accused Israel and the United Arab Emirates of stealing their rain. This claim continued Iran’s long history of making wild accusations to deflect from government mismanagement.

Newsletter by Lubna Yousef — May 23, 2023