Malaysia Backpedals on Modernity

Growing assertiveness of Islamic courts intrudes on the rights of non-Muslims threatening social harmony in the prosperous nation
Sadanand Dhume
May 3, 2007

Anti-Terror Fight Has to Be a Marathon Run on Wilsonian Principle, Not Cheap Oil

Terrorism cannot be fought on the basis of some universal principles while ignoring others
Thomas L. Friedman
February 8, 2003

Is France Cooling Toward Its Arab Friends?

France’s strategic alliance with the Arab world could unravel after the presidential election
Pascal Boniface
April 18, 2007

Globalization and the Middle East: Part Two

A discussion of how globalization has strengthened Islamic fundamentalism
Frank Griffel
January 21, 2003

Globalization and the Middle East: Part One

Why Islamic societies of the Middle East are so opposed to globalization
Barry Rubin
January 16, 2003

The Rise in Extremism – Part I

Saudi Arabia battles holy warriors from the pulpit
Fahad Nazer
March 30, 2007
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Rohingya Left Behind in Myanmar's Power Transition

Minority Muslims are denied citizenship, education and opportunity
Lucy Kafanov
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Obama Visits a Mosque to Send Pointed Message to Non-Muslims

“An attack on one faith is an attack on all”
Roberta Rampton
February 4, 2016

Tears and Destruction Amid Turkey PKK Crackdown

The US and the EU suggest that Turkey focus on battling the Islamic State
Mark Lowen
January 27, 2016

Charsadda Attack: It Is Time to Ask Pakistan Army Some Hard Questions

Military investments may offer diminishing returns
Umer Ali
January 20, 2016

Al-Shabab Seizes African Union Base in Somalia

African Union strives to stabilize Somalia with 22,000 troops
January 15, 2016
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