
Cool Thinking Not Grandstanding Needed in Bahrain Now
STEVE ROYSTON: The problems facing Bahrain are formidable and the tension is increasing as Ashoura approaches. Some thoughts on how to deal with these issues. …

Jordan, Bahrain and Saudi: Pressures for Reform
JAMES M. DORSEY: Sharp sectarian divides between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the Middle East constitutes the Achilles heel for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Jordan. …

Gulf Finance House Deal Good for Leeds United?
JAMES M. DORSEY: Leeds United’s negotiations for a takeover by Bahrain's Gulf Finance House (GFH) may not give it access to the funding that has boosted the fortunes of others...…

Bahrain Becomes Vatican’s Middle East HQ
CROSSROADS ARABIA: The Vatican is striving to improve relations with authorities throughout the Gulf …

Islamists and Liberals: No Merger, Only Takeover
SULTAN AL QASSEMI: Islamists ally with liberals to demand reform; once met they use their newly won influence without regard for former allies...…

GCC Media and the Language of Racism
CHRISTINA HEBERT: “Aren’t they people too?” He was a man. She was a woman. Their lives mattered. Let’s show that they did. …

Shisha: A Living Tradition Worth Preserving?
STEVE ROYSTON: While Saudi plans to ban it within city limits; Bahrain is considering loosening restrictions. I’m with the Bahrainis.…

The Bahrain Grand Prix Furore: It’s Only A Race
STEVE ROYSTON: There seems to be an unnatural degree of emotion surrounding this year's Bahrain Grand Prix. A sense of perspective? …