Reid Newton•
“Knowledge Is the Enemy of Dictatorship”
Read more: “Knowledge Is the Enemy of Dictatorship”A Syrian translator living in exile in Dubai helps spread banned ideas about freedom, rights, and equality back home
Ideas Beyond Borders•
A Critical Moment for Global Freedom
Read more: A Critical Moment for Global FreedomWhile others retreat in the face of funding cuts, we press forward, ensuring that vital ideas and opportunities remain available to those who need…
Reid Newton•
How One Translator Challenged Syria’s Surveillance State
Read more: How One Translator Challenged Syria’s Surveillance StateAbdulmueen Alsebai’s words became a threat to a dictatorship—and a catalyst for change
Ideas Beyond Borders•
IBB’s 2025 Vision in Action
Read more: IBB’s 2025 Vision in ActionInvesting in people and building solutions from the ground up—real change starts here. Harnessing the power of ideas to drive meaningful transformation is at…
Reid Newton•
The Weight of War and the Cost of Change
Read more: The Weight of War and the Cost of ChangeIBB translator Abeer Issa’s journey out of Syria
Faisal Saeed al Mutar•
Facebook’s Betrayal of Progress in the Arab World
Read more: Facebook’s Betrayal of Progress in the Arab WorldThe irony of “fact-checking” and Facebook’s long-overdue turn toward progress
Reid Newton•
IBB Bulletin: Regardless of the Results
Read more: IBB Bulletin: Regardless of the ResultsWhich presidential candidate is better for the Middle East? Either way, IBB’s work continues.
Reid Newton•
IBB Bulletin: the Long Game
Read more: IBB Bulletin: the Long GameHelp us propel the Middle East toward lasting peace and prosperity—the time to act is now
Ideas Beyond Borders•
Words in Motion
Read more: Words in MotionHow translation creates a domino effect of enlightenment
Reid Newton•
IBB Bulletin: 136k Attackers vs 8.6m Supporters
Read more: IBB Bulletin: 136k Attackers vs 8.6m SupportersOur new website saw over 136 thousand malicious attacks since launch in May—but these detractors’ efforts are no match for our growing influence and…