The Islamic State and Al Qaeda could combine and form an entity more dangerous than the sum of its parts.
Islamic Extremism Not Only Protean But Potentially Synergistic
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Middle East & North Africa
Why Are Disproportionate Numbers of Islamic Extremists Engineers?
Beware The Certainty Seekers!
When Hillary Clinton Out-Neoconned a Neocon
Believe it or not, the Bush administration’s Paul Wolfowitz showed even more concern about Palestine than Hillary Clinton.
Islamic Extremism Is Nothing if Not Protean
With terrorism, just like anything else, nature abhors a vacuum.
When Islam Polices Extremists
Those in the West who call on Muslims to condemn those who commit terrorist attacks in the name of Islam don’t seem to be aware that is already being done.
Ban’s Misstep in Western Sahara
Can the UN secretary-general’s ill-advised trip to North Africa nevertheless pave the way to a settlement of the dispute over Western Sahara?
Are Class Differences Between Muslims in Europe and U.S. Really Determining Factor in Terror Attacks?
In the U.S. Muslims tend to be middle-class; in Europe, the urban poor.
Hillary Clinton Still Stuck in Time Warp About Israel
As with Israel, many of Hillary Clinton’s positions have passed their sell-by date.
Just How Much Should Paul Bremer Be Blamed for the Rise of the Islamic State?
Plenty, according to Neil Swidey’s astonishing article in the Boston Globe, but not entirely.
States With Aging and Youthful Demographics Can Complement Each Other
If unrest in the Middle East and mass migration ease, developed states might once again welcome workers from developing states.