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Anas Iqtait
Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University
Bio
Anas Iqtait is a Senior Lecturer at the Australian National University. He has published in leading academic and policy outlets and is the author of Funding and the Quest for Sovereignty in Palestine (Palgrave, 2023).
As more Western states recognize Palestine, will they also take the action necessary to make this diplomatic step impactful in bringing a Palestinian state to life?