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Afkār is a publication of the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, providing short-form analyses, insights, and perspectives on regional issues and developments from the Council's experts and outside contributors. Afkār is published in English and Arabic, and is edited by Omar H. Rahman.
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Annelle Sheline

Research Fellow in the Middle East Program, the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

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Annelle Sheline is a Research Fellow in the Middle East Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. She is a political scientist specializing in Middle East politics, religion, human rights, and U.S. foreign policy. Previously, she served as a Foreign Affairs Officer at the U.S. Department of State.

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The 2026 World Cup and the Politics of Selective Outrage 
Western, especially European, reactions to the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups reveal double standards. While Qatar faced a barrage of unfair criticism, the US has escaped accountability for organizing a tournament marred by several controversies, including visa discrimination, issues of accessibility and affordability, and bias.
Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Annelle Sheline

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