Juan Cole

Saudi Sorcery Execution: A Struggle for Power

Saudi Sorcery Execution: A Struggle for Power

JUAN COLE: The recent execution of a woman for practicing sorcery by Saudi authorities points to issues more complex than a simple narrative of ‘medieval’ Saudi theocracy.

 Mishaal Al Gergawi

How the GCC Should Go About ‘Containing’ Iran

How the GCC Should Go About ‘Containing’ Iran

MISHAAL AL GERGAWI: Bahrain was clearly a red line for the GCC, but the challenges now facing the organisation require deft political skill.