Can the Arab League Summit in Kuwait override regional alliances and create unity?
Arab League Summit in Kuwait: Seeking Solidarity?
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Middle East & North Africa
Neoconservatives Use Moral Relativism to Blame Progressives for Genital Mutilation
Neoconservatives are only pro-woman when it comes in handy for attacking Islamist extremists and American progressives.
529 Sentenced to Death? Credibility of Egypt’s Interim Government Suffers Another Blow
Though handed down by a local court, the verdict reflects poorly on Egypt’s interim government.
Israel’s Bogeyman Ya’alon Strikes Again
Afterward, Israel Defense Minister Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon retracted his stinger, but left the U.S.-Israel relationship further poisoned.
Toward a Permanent Nuclear Deal with Iran
There are still significant challenges to reaching a permanent deal on Iran’s nuclear enrichment program, but there’s plenty of room to compromise.
Jordanian Officials Fail to Respond to Israeli Shooting of Amman Judge
Jordanians protest both Israeli soldiers shooting Amman magistrate court judge Ra’ed Zu’eiter and King Abdullah’s lack of a response.
Who Are the People?
In a society in upheaval, just who are “the People”?
Saving Our Blue Future
The human race and our planet need a new water ethic.
A New World Order?
Where exactly is power located on this planet of ours right now?
Egyptian Military “Cures” for AIDS and Hepatitis C Symptom of Its Desperation
Lack of unequivocal Western support seems to have given the Egyptian military license to exert its will over Egypt.