Were Christ and his followers early jihadists?
ISIS’ New Caliphate and Christ’s Kingdom of God
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Middle East & North Africa
ISIS: The Spoils of the “Great Loot” in the Middle East
Adding yet more warfare to the current crisis in the Middle East will perpetuate exactly what the imperial powers set out to do: tear an entire region of the world asunder.
How John Maynard Keynes Can Save the Arab Spring
With secular autocrats and rigid Islamists equally discredited in the Arab world, the space is wide open for progressive democrats to save the Arab spring.
Don’t Count Out the Arab Youth
Three ways rebellious young people are still reshaping the Middle East.
Tunisia’s New Constitution: Balancing Democracy With Islam
Though the attention it has attracted is undeniable, the impact the new constitution will actually have on Tunisia remains to be seen.
Surging Violence Against Women in Iraq
Being a woman in Iraq was difficult before the current conflict. The current wave of militarization threatens to make life even worse.
The Two Faces of ISIS: Summary Executions and Planting Flowers
The march of the Islamic State in Iraq and al-Sham is marked by both savagery and the provision of social services.
The Sunni Caliphate’s Little-Known Counterpart — the Shiite Imamate
Is either a true option for Muslims and, if so, which is preferable?
Don’t Go Back to Iraq!
Five steps the U.S. can take in Iraq without going back to war.
Who Won Iraq?
Iraq today is George W. Bush’s nightmare and Osama bin Laden’s wet dream.