Middle East
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, a Wily King Who Embraced Limited Reform, Dies
Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, the sixth king of Saudi Arabia, has died at age 90, state television announced. A master politician, he gained a reputation ……Read More
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Islamic Pluralists Must Show Their Face
The outrageous murder of innocent citizens in France by militant Muslims left everyone around the world, including the vast majority of followers of Islam, with ……Read More
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Cuba and Iran: A New Era for American Diplomacy?
President Obama has taken charge of “trying something different” with Cuba and Iran by initiating discrete and patient diplomatic approaches with two of America’s most ……Read More
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Closing Our Eyes to Human Rights Issues in Saudi Arabia
Since September 11th, 2001, governments around the world have taken steps to reduce the threat of terrorism and, as we found out through the revelations ……Read More
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The Growing Threat of al-Qaeda and Its Affiliates
With terrorism and terrorists making headline news relatively frequently over the past few months, it appears like terrorism is on the rise again, 13 years ……Read More
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Rouhani Takes Hardliners Head-On to Bring Iran Out from the Cold
President Hassan Rouhani did the unthinkable. At Iran’s first annual National Economy Conference on Sunday, he threatened the country’s hardliners with a referendum. “It will ……Read More