Meddle in Afghanistan: The Lesson from History Is Clear
STEVE ROYSTON: My Summer reading has been dominated by books which consider how major powers, in particular Britain, have come to grief in Afghanistan …
Gaza and Ramallah, Apart: Fragmentation of Identity
RAMZY BAROUD: The physical distance between Gaza and Ramallah belies the significant issues surrounding Palestinian identity today. …
Massive Credit Crunch To Hit UAE, Top Banker Predicts
ALEXANDER MCNABB: The comments are remarkable for their candour but really make perfect sense. …
The Poison of ‘Exceptionalism’: Putin and Obama Compete
MONDOWEISS: It's come to something when Barack Obama has to take a lecture on the evils of 'exceptionalism' from, of all people, Vladimir Putin …
#RumorControlLibya: Authorities Try to Seize Initiative
MAROUANE BAKIT, CGNEWS: Rumor is the new currency in post-revolutionary Libya. Its effects are widespread and damaging. …
“Thank You, Vladimir.” What Obama Should Say to Putin
JUAN COLE: By taking the words of John Kerry and quickly formulating a new policy on Syria Putin has saved Obama from a major political embarrassment …
Is the Divide Between ‘High’ and ‘Low-Brow’ A Myth?
M. LYNX-QUALEY: I confess - I read from both sides of the so-called 'great divide' in Egyptian literature. Should we even talk in these terms anymore? …
Young Saudis Taking Career Choice “Into Own Hands”
CROSSROADS ARABIA: A quiet revolution in how young Saudis approach their studies and future careers is underway in the Kingdom …
The Weird World of Mahmoud Abbas: No-One’s Listening
RAMZY BAROUD: Israel has consistently tried to mould Palestinian leaders in its ideal image. In Mahmoud Abbas they have an unqualified success …
