Juan Cole

Afghanistan vs Affair: What Should We Be Concerned About?

Afghanistan vs Affair: What Should We Be Concerned About?

JUAN COLE: It was David Petraeus’s conduct of counter insurgency in Afghanistan rather than his evening activities that I was interested in

 Susan Al Shahri

The Positives of Being a Woman in Oman

The Positives of Being a Woman in Oman

SUSAN AL SHAHRI: While it’s been a mixed year for women globally there are many advantages to being a woman in Oman

 Juan Cole

Gingrich Electioneering Puts US troops At Risk

Gingrich Electioneering Puts US troops At Risk

JUAN COLE: Obama’s apology was intended to prevent more US troops from being killed. Gingrich is giving aid and comfort to the enemy.

 Juan Cole

Top 10 Middle East Challenges for U.S. Policy, 2011

Top 10 Middle East Challenges for U.S. Policy, 2011

JUAN COLE: The Obama administration has been successful in tightening the financial noose on Iran during 2010, but Iran could fight back like a cornered rat…