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The Salacious Salafi: Was It Just A ‘Clerical Error?’

The Salacious Salafi: Was It Just A ‘Clerical Error?’

DANIEL M. VARISCO: Ali Wanis needn’t worry. If the example of U.S. Christian fundamentalists were to be replicated he may have a big career ahead.

 Rania Al Malky

In New Egypt, Old Divides Still Rule

In New Egypt, Old Divides Still Rule

RANIA AL MALKY: Muslim residents attacked the home and shops of Coptic tailor, Murad Girgis following a relationship between him and a Muslim woman.

 David Roberts

The Kuwaiti Elections: Tribal and Bitter

The Kuwaiti Elections: Tribal and Bitter

DAVID ROBERTS: Until these groups can come together bitter arguments, recriminations and stalled political and economic sectors will typify Kuwait.

 Shelina Zahra Janmohamed

What High Heels Say About Economic Cycles

What High Heels Say About Economic Cycles

SHELINA ZAHRA JANMOHAMED: Usually, in an economic downturn heels go up as consumers turn to more flamboyant fashion as a means of escape…

 David Roberts

Kuwait Reaps the Sectarian Gulf Whirlwind

Kuwait Reaps the Sectarian Gulf Whirlwind

DAVID ROBERTS: Kuwait’s Parliament is undergoing another crisis. What are the key issues which so frequently flare-up and cause such anguish?

 Alexander McNabb

Media Watching: Be Careful What You Tweet

Media Watching: Be Careful What You Tweet

ALEXANDER MCNABB: This distortion of expressed opinion coming, let us not forget, from those who purport to give us ‘context and analysis’…

 Alexander McNabb

Much to Lose as Calls Mount for a Regulated Web

Much to Lose as Calls Mount for a Regulated Web

ALEXANDER MCNABB: Regulating the Internet in the name of privacy and responsibility is all very well, but we also have to be wary of regulating discourse.