Middle East
The “New and Improved” Middle East
With the massive amount of attention paid to the Middle East and the Islamic world in 2015, I thought it would be prudent to take ……Read More
Middle East
Middle East
Saudi Arabia and Yemen Slipping Under the World’s Radar
While the world focuses on the ongoing civil war in Syria, another war continues unabated. This war, between Saudi Arabia and Yemen has more-or-less slipped ……Read More
Middle East
Polling Syrians and Iraqis – What They Want and Who They Trust
While Syria and Iraq have been headline news in the mainstream and not-so-mainstream media for months, we rarely get any information about how Syrians and ……Read More
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Funding the Islamic State
A study by the Congressional Research Service looks at the source of funding that keeps the Islamic State functional. Since ISIL has taken on the ……Read More
Middle East
Saudi Arabia Elects First Women To Public Office
Photo: AP Photo/Aya Batrawy It's been a monumental weekend for women in Saudi Arabia. After historic elections allowed women to vote and run for ……Read More
Middle East
How Far Can The Syria Conflict Spiral Out Of Control: Interview With Pelicourt
Business is business, so why not buy oil from ISIS. The Russians claim the Turks are doing it, and in all likelihood even Assad is ……Read More