‘Oil in the West Bank’: Guess Who’s Claiming It?
JONATHAN COOK: It's clear that Israeli policy is to ensure that any possibility of a future Palestinian state being economically viable remains very remote …
Shale Gas: A Real Threat to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Position
SASHA FRANICEVIC: Saudi Arabia has enjoyed pole position in the energy stakes for some time. Recent developments with shale gas provide a major challenge for the Kingdom …
Why the U.S Should Stay Out of Iraq: Top Ten Reasons
JUAN COLE: Nouri Al-Maliki is in Washington pushing for increased U.S involvement in his country's affairs. I have one word of advice to President Obama - resist! …
Secrecy, Foot-Dragging, Frustration: ‘Peace Process Going Nowhere’
JONATHAN COOK: We're stumbling towards a conclusion with which the Israeli authorities would be very happy - a stalled process with the potential added extra of a Palestinian walkout …
Maghboor: A Little Light Rant Against Oman’s Dowry System
DHOFARI GUCCI: It's illogical, unfair and costly so maybe it's time to look anew at the "maghboor', Oman's dowry system …
Lines on the Map ‘Irrelevant’ in Shifting Middle East Map
RAMZY BAROUD: The sectarian genie that was released via the US invasion of Iraq is now running rampant around the Middle East …
The ‘Society’ Excuse: Sorry, It No Longer Washes
EMAN AL NAFJAN: When women are stopped driving in Saudi Arabia it's generally a policeman who does the stopping. …
Rihanna’s Cultural Heist: An Act Against Womanhood
SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Rihanna's plan was to use Muslim culture to 'enhance her own brand'. She knows nothing of the lives of Muslim women. …
‘Bye Bye, America, Hello, Russia’: Arab World Turns
An Egyptian delegation heading to Moscow just after the United States cut…
A Matter of Translation: Aswany Endures Fierce Attack
M. LYNX-QUALEY: He's arguably Egypt's best-known novelist but Alaa Aswany has come under ferocious criticism from his ex-translator …
