Juan Cole

Arab Spring Update: Significant Developments

Arab Spring Update: Significant Developments

JUAN COLE: Not that you’d know from watching American TV news but there have been important developments in the Arab world recently

 Ramzy Baroud

Hamas: Between Politics and Principles

Hamas: Between Politics and Principles

RAMZY BAROUD: Hamas might be reinventing itself, or it may simply be trying to weather the storm. Either way, it is quickly leaving its traditional home.

 Rob L. Wagner

Saudi Education: The Power Struggle Heats Up

Saudi Education: The Power Struggle Heats Up

ROB L. WAGNER: A new secondary school textbook highlights the struggle between liberals and conservatives within the Saudi Ministry for Education.

 James M. Dorsey

Is Turkey the Role Model for the Arab World?

Is Turkey the Role Model for the Arab World?

JAMES M. DORSEY: For the first time in its history, Turkey is emerging as a true bridge between East and West. Unrest elsewhere however puts Turkish aspirations to the test.

 Steve Royston

Politics, Meddling and Al Jazeera’s Independence

Politics, Meddling and Al Jazeera’s Independence

STEVE ROYSTON: At one time or another, Al Jazeera has made enemies of Bahrain, Kuwait, the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain and Iraq, but is that just the price of reporting ‘the truth’?

 Common Ground News Service

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

‘Business As Usual’ Not Possible for Israel

KHALED DIAB:The change convulsing the Middle East is being viewed fearfully by Israel. But there’s an opportunity for it to improve its relationships…