Religious Comment Plus Political Activism Equals Trouble
ROB L. WAGNER: His religious comments were ill-chosen but they are not the only reason that he is in serious trouble. …
‘What I’ll Miss About Islam’: A Dubai Expat’s View
THE HEDONISTA: When the day inevitably arrives and I wave goodbye to the Middle East I'll miss many aspects of life here. …
The Dangerous Tightrope that Saudi Women Walk
ROB L. WAGNER: There is no proscription in the Quran of women in the workplace but the existing guardianship laws are a major obstacle. …
Jordan: Another Disappearing Tradition
NASEEEM TARAWNAH: The river has been sucked dry over the decades to nothing more than a trickle of murky water.…
“The Devil’s Seeds”: Life’s Grim For Illegitimate Saudis
ROB L. WAGNER: It wasn't always this way - illegitimate children were in times past absorbed. The stigma today inflicts generations of damage. …
Arab World Christians Shaping Own Destiny
JUAN COLE: The some 12 million Arab Christians (out of plus 350 million Arabs) are very much agents in their own fates. They make alliances, and sometimes switch them.…
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. …
Edgy Damascus: Jesuit Priest Asked to Leave Syria
MICH CAFE: A fortnight ago, Fr. Paolo posted a Christmas message on the monastery’s web site. The message did not go down well in Damascus. …
Oman’s Grand Mufti Condemns Opera House
NADIA: The Grand Mufti of Oman has deemed it unacceptable for Muslims to visit the newly opened Royal Opera House in Muscat. Much debate has ensued.…
Multiculturalism: A Practical Approach
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Western leaders have recently branded 'multiculturalism' a 'failure'. To succeed practical programmes need to nurture it. …
