Juan Cole

The Rise and Rise of Solar Power: Everyone’s Getting It

The Rise and Rise of Solar Power: Everyone’s Getting It

JUAN COLE: The precipitous fall in the cost of generating solar power has resulted in traditionally oil-dependent nations such as Saudi Arabia investing heavily in it for domestic power production.

 Juan Cole

Malala: A Heroine Who Represents the Majority

Malala: A Heroine Who Represents the Majority

JUAN COLE: The Taliban are widely despised among the population of rural Pakistan. The biggest threat facing girls in this environment is a government that doesn’t care

 Rob L. Wagner

Is Saudi Arabia’s Auto Industry a Non-Starter?

Is Saudi Arabia’s Auto Industry a Non-Starter?

ROB L. WAGNER: As the authorities in Saudi Arabia seek to diversify the country’s economy what’s the future for one of their key strategic moves?

 mai abdul rahman

Islam: Woven Rich Into The Fabric of American Life

Islam: Woven Rich Into The Fabric of American Life

MAI ABDUL RAHMAN: The contribution of Muslims to all aspects of American life is immense. It’s time that this was celebrated.

 Crossroads Arabia

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

Solar Power? Not Enough for Saudi Arabia

CROSSROADS ARABIA: If Saudi Arabia is to secure its energy future nuclear power must be part of the mix

 Crossroads Arabia

Stop Now: Saudi Oil Guzzling is ‘Out of Control’

Stop Now: Saudi Oil Guzzling is ‘Out of Control’

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi citizens consume more than four times the amount of oil as their U.S counterparts. It can’t go on.

 Rob L. Wagner

‘This Car Is Made With Pride in Riyadh’: At Last, Saudi’s ‘Magic Export Product’?

‘This Car Is Made With Pride in Riyadh’: At Last, Saudi’s ‘Magic Export Product’?

ROB L. WAGNER: Saudi Arabia has been looking for more than 40 years for an export product that will minimize its dependency on oil. Have they found it?

 James M. Dorsey

Gulf States Seek to Tap Massive Sport Investments

Gulf States Seek to Tap Massive Sport Investments

JAMES M. DORSEY: Spain is rapidly emerging as a model for the offsets Qatar, Dubai and other energy-rich Gulf states hope to reap from their massive investments.

 Juan Cole

Aqaba: To Boldly Go Where No King Has Gone Before

Aqaba: To Boldly Go Where No King Has Gone Before

JUAN COLE: Klingons and Romulans wandering through the souk in Aqaba? Could be sooner than you think if King Abdullah’s ambitious plans come to fruition.