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GlobalPost seeks submissions from journalists in every corner of the world. See below for the work of some of our recent contributors.

'The Middle East is a disaster zone.' It needs the stability the Iran deal will bring

Commentary: Wide global support for the agreement with Iran can help restrain Turkey’s and Saudi Arabia’s nuclear ambitions.

'The Middle East is a disaster zone.' It needs the stability the Iran deal will bring

Women and girls endure unspeakable horrors during war and the UN isn't doing enough about it

Women and girls endure unspeakable horrors during war and the UN isn't doing enough about it

Lady Gaga is making Azerbaijan’s human rights abusers look good — and that’s bad

Lady Gaga is making Azerbaijan’s human rights abusers look good — and that’s bad

On eve of Obama’s visit, Kenya cracks down on peaceful dissent

On eve of Obama’s visit, Kenya cracks down on peaceful dissent

Why the United States needs Azerbaijan as the hub of the new Silk Road

Why the United States needs Azerbaijan as the hub of the new Silk Road

In the fight against IS, the US has forgotten key lessons from World War II

Commentary: Just as George Marshall had the Europeans create their own path to stability, an effective alternative to ISIS must come from a coordinated effort among Muslims.

In the fight against IS, the US has forgotten key lessons from World War II

New leadership is sorely needed to make progress for the Palestinians

Commentary: The old playbook of violence by Hamas and delays by Fatah has failed to serve their cause.

New leadership is sorely needed to make progress for the Palestinians

11 numbers that show how prolific illegal downloading is right now

The world's obsession with online piracy shows little sign of letting up.

11 numbers that show how prolific illegal downloading is right now

This outrageous photo shoot might be even better than Miranda Kerr's raunchy GQ spread

The awkwardly hilarious spoof pictures are actually a comment on fashion industry double standards.

This outrageous photo shoot might be even better than Miranda Kerr's raunchy GQ spread

Who were the Maidan snipers?

Ukraine's former head of security said the snipers were working with the opposition, while others blamed Russia.

Who were the Maidan snipers?

This graphic shows how much money homophobia is costing Uganda

As worldwide governments pull foreign aid in response to its anti-gay law, Uganda is losing millions.

This graphic shows how much money homophobia is costing Uganda

Germany has a holiday devoted to women doing whatever they want

Weiberfastnacht, or Women's Carnival Day, encourages women to assert their power through customs like storming town halls and snipping men’s ties.

Germany has a holiday devoted to women doing whatever they want

This is what it actually looks like on the ground in Venezuela right now

Burnt out street barricades and graffiti litter Venezuela's streets after weeks of hard protests and clashes.

This is what it actually looks like on the ground in Venezuela right now

Brazil is on the brink of a coffee shortage

Not only will coffee be more expensive, it may also taste worse.

Brazil is on the brink of a coffee shortage

These fake photos could be fanning the flames of protest in Venezuela

The protests in Venezuela are taking place on social media just as much as they are in person. Watch out for these fake images.

These fake photos could be fanning the flames of protest in Venezuela