The Volcanic Island in the Persian Gulf
Bahrain may be a dot on the map, but the kingdom happens to have implications for the entire region.
Islam
A Look at the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
Egypt’s largest and only organized opposition party may be nonviolent but it formally seeks the implementation of Islamic law.
David Cameron Lambastes “State Multiculturalism”
In order to combat Muslim extremism, Europe needs a “more active, muscular liberalism.”
Hezbollah Withdraws from Lebanese Government
The United States search for answers as Hezbollah walks away from Lebanon’s government.
When Religion Meets War
Things become tricky when the enemy takes refuge in a religious location. Should America attack anyway or show restraint?
Al Qaeda’s Civil War Strategy in Yemen
Hoping to stir a civil war between Shiites and Sunnis, terrorists in Yemen seem to be repeating the Iraq scenario.
Radical Islamism on the Rise in Tatarstan?
Even if Tatarstan would appear to be islamizing, Russian authorities in the region shouldn’t worry about radicalism, argues Dmitry Gorenburg.
Who’s to Blame for the Arabs’ Troubles?
Two analysts try to explain what went wrong from the Arab world but both oversimplify and miss the point.
Fear of Change Propels Populists to Power
Anti-immigration movements are on the rise, but there may be more to their success than Islam.
Iran’s Internal Power Struggle
While President Ahmadinejad is attempting to strengthen his executive office, the clergy worries about Iran’s revolutionary ideals being squandered.
Turkey’s New Place in the Middle East
Turkey may be more Islamic, but it is able to position itself as a regional arbiter because of it.
Constitutional Reform Poll Divides Turkey
Turkey’s referendum on constitutional reform is bound to be interpreted as a test for Prime Minister Erdoğan’s conservative government.
Anti-Islamism as Impediment to Growth
Are Denmark’s strict immigration policies to blame for its recent lack of economic growth?
Building a Mosque in Election Time
Politicians are lining up and taking sides on the Ground Zero mosque issue in the countdown to the midterm elections.
America’s Not So Original Islam Backlash
American conservatives are only just discovering what their European counterparts have known for years.