Abu Muhammed

Culture: It’s A Declining Currency in East and West

Culture: It’s A Declining Currency in East and West

ABU MOHAMMED: ‘Salvador Dali. Who’s he?’ You would have thought a basic knowledge of 20th century art was required of college grads.

 Juan Cole

Israel: Extinguishing the Last Light in Palestine

Israel: Extinguishing the Last Light in Palestine

JUAN COLE: The Israeli government deliberately does not give Palestinians building permits [for solar energy], because it wants them to emigrate.

 The View From Fez

No ‘3-for-2’: Shop for ‘Spiritual Truths’ in the Medina

No ‘3-for-2’: Shop for ‘Spiritual Truths’ in the Medina

CHRISTINA AMMON, THE VIEW FROM FEZ: A visit to the Medina in Fez is about as far away from a trip to Gap or Victoria’s Secret as it’s possible to get.

 M.-Lynx-Qualey

‘Writing the Revolution’: Two Authors Reflect

‘Writing the Revolution’: Two Authors Reflect

JENNIFER SEARS, ARABLIT: Two leading novelists attending an event in New York reflect on the role of intellectuals on this year’s events.

 Common Ground News Service

New Media Law A Major Step Forward for Iraq

New Media Law A Major Step Forward for Iraq

AHMED FAHAD, CGNEWS: While most focus with Iraq has been on the political upheaval, a law protecting the media represents a major step forward.

 Juan Cole

Not to Publish bin Laden Photo Wise and Decent

Not to Publish bin Laden Photo Wise and Decent

JUAN COLE: The United States has clearly learned from the propaganda disaster that resulted from the release of Saddam Hussein’s filmed execution.

 Crossroads Arabia

Protecting Arabic In Digital Communications

Protecting Arabic In Digital Communications

CROSSROADS ARABIA: No language—not even ‘dead’ languages like Latin—are immune to change. Latin is constantly developing to deal with new technology and social developments.

 Rob L. Wagner

Riyadh Book Fair Debacle is Nothing More Than Theater

Riyadh Book Fair Debacle is Nothing More Than Theater

ROB L. WAGNER: Religious conservatives’ disruptive behavior at the Riyadh Book Fair illustrates the Saudi government’s acceptance of intolerance as long as it doesn’t interfere with its push to modernize the country.

 Crossroads Arabia

“Après Moi, le Déluge.” What lies post Mubarak?

“Après Moi, le Déluge.” What lies post Mubarak?

CROSSROADS ARABIA: The big question, of course, is ‘After Mubarak, what?’ I’m sure Mubarak feels, as did Louis XV, Après moi, le déluge.