Lebanon's war spurred regional changes
The Lebanon war of 2006 changed the political environment in the Arab…
If wars start in the mind, then impose peace of mind
There is a dictum in the Babylonian heritage about the virtues of…
Don't soon expect an able Iraqi Army
Two years ago, during the month of Ramadan, a bus carrying 50…
Photography competition "A Lens to the Past"
"Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you…
A Week of Escalations: The Muslim Brotherhood and the Al Azhar demo
Last week witnessed a dramatic escalation of events between students affiliated with…
Resolving the Middle East's crises needs integrated efforts
The distinct layers of Middle East conflict - Israel-Arab, the future of…
Hat's off to the Cairo Symphony Orchestra
If you're in the mood for some first-rate classical music and finely…
Set a 2025 deadline to start kicking the oil habit
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has made addressing climate change a high priority…
In Bahrain, democracy in action or just divide and rule?
Shiite and Sunni Islamist candidates dominated Bahrain's late November parliamentary elections--winning a…
Ahmadinejad, evil's lure, and that of forgetfulness
What connects Iran's nuclear ambitions and Holocaust denial? With equal fervor, Iran's…