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Welcome to MPC Journal
Welcome to our journal on the Mashreq Politics and Culture in West Asia, North Africa & Occident-Orient Relations. The terms and conditions of use pointed out are an agreement between the user and the MPC Journal. By accessing, viewing, citing or using the materials on MPC Journal, you have indicated to the MPC Journal that you both understand and agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.
Editor’s rights
Editors at the MPC Journal reserve the right to amend these terms from time to time. Any such amendment will be applicable to all persons accessing the website once posted on the Journal. We do not actively moderate, monitor or edit readers’ comments, but we may intervene and take such an action as we think necessary. If you have any concerns over the contents or comments on the Journal, please contact us here.
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- not to use the material for any unlawful purpose;
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- not to use the Journal in a manner constitutes a violation or infringement of any person, firm or company;
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For authors and contributors
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