US are going to "call it a victory" when they pull out from Iraq
Some months ago, former national security adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski was explaining to…
Do you know the difference between a Sunni and a Shiite?
For the past several months, I've been wrapping up lengthy interviews with…
Why Israel should grab Hamas' truce offer
One of the endlessly fascinating and frustrating aspects of the convergence of…
Veiled Prejudice
Britain's ex-foreign secretary's recent commentary on the Muslim niqab, or full veil,…
Egypt's development projects only benefit the rich
The centerpiece of successful (i.e. long-term, organic) town and city development is…
The Arab League breaks with the past and attempts a rebirth
With the United States Congress appealing to Arab League Secretary General Amr…
So much for a peaceful Ramadan
With one week left till the end of Ramadan, a holy month…
Chances exist for an orderly American Iraq withdrawal
As the security situation in Baghdad has deteriorated over the past month,…
Climate change floods developing countries with challenges
Children on one of southern Africa's mightiest rivers are playing the Limpopo…
Sensible ideas on why to engage Iran
You know you're in the heartland of the global energy world when…