The Rise in Extremism – Part II

As fundamentalists in Indonesia strive to control and homogenize Islam, social harmony is the first casualty
Baladas Ghoshal
April 3, 2007

Iran-Saudi Arabian Embrace: A New Beginning?

History shows that when interests coincide, rivals tend to cooperate
Dilip Hiro
March 9, 2007

Diplomacy as Afterthought Wins US Few Mideast Converts

While pro-American Arab leaders are paralyzed by Iraq violence, Israel-Palestine interlocutors are lame ducks
Fawaz A. Gerges
January 23, 2007

Music Marches to Globalization’s Drum

Exploration, trade, religion, migration and war influence composers and their music
Richard Boursy
January 18, 2007

Iraq War Fuels Global Jihad

US intervention infuriates even mainstream Muslims, giving Al Qaeda and other jihadists a boost
Fawaz A. Gerges
December 21, 2006

Washington’s Iraq Dilemma: Dialogue with Syria Could Serve Bigger Purpose

The US could use interests of the Bashar regime to deliver change throughout the broader Middle East
Matthew Lee
December 14, 2006
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Filipino Catholic Church Continues to Fight Family Planning

Health officials estimate 70 percent of pregnancies are terminated because parents cannot afford children
Marilen J. Danguilan
January 13, 2016

Iranian-Saudi Tensions Have Little to Do With Religion

A few leaders emphasize the divide to incite resentment and gain power
Arshin Adib-Moghaddam
January 8, 2016

The Spread of Wahhabism and the West’s Responsibility to the World

Support for dictators, limited education, inequality contributed to the extremism
Karen Armstrong
December 28, 2015

Call for US Ban on Muslims and Business Deals: IBT

The Trump Organization has investments in Istanbul and Dubai
Sarah Berger and David Sirota
December 9, 2015

The World Reacts to Candidate’s Proposed Ban on Muslims Entering US

Global observers trust Americans to push back hard against angry rhetoric on religion
Annie Gowen
December 8, 2015
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