The Political Instrumentalization of “Terrorism” and Sanctions in Contemporary Foreign Policy
The recent developments surrounding former jihadist Ahmed al-Sharaa—formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Jolani—and his transformation…
Syria at a Crossroads: Fragmentation, Federalism, and the Future of a Divided Nation
Syria, long plagued by civil war, foreign interventions, and deep sectarian divides, is entering a…
Tariffs, Work, and Rights— Ibn Khaldun’s Overlooked Blueprint for a Just Social Order
by Ahmed E. Souaiaia * Abstract: This article reexamines economic justice through the lens of…
The Interconnectedness of Events in Syria, Turkey, and SWANA
What happens in SWANA will not Stay in SWANA by Ahmed Souaiaia Abstract: The ongoing…
Japan’s Journey in Discovering Islam
by Nulifar Zain At the time of writing this article on Japanese culture, the cherry…
The Syrian Crisis After Assad: Political Divisions and Uncertain Futures
The fall of the Assad government marked a turning point in Syria’s long and turbulent…
Muslims Today
On Instrumentalizing Freedom of Speech and Macron’s Problem with Islam
by Ahmed E. Souaiaia* October 28, 2020 Amid this worsening crisis between France and leaders…
Turning Point
The Assassination of Soleimani & the Prospects of Peace in Southwest Asia by Ahmed E.…
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Grozny Conference: The first international conference dedicated to answering the question: Who are the Sunnis?
On August 25-17, more than 200 Sunni Muslim scholars from around the world convened in Grozny,…
Archived Book Reviews
Jonathan Eig’s hit job on the character and legacy of Muhammad Ali
Dave Davies, guest-host of NPR’s Fresh Air, introduced his guest and subject this way: Muhammad…
A Dangerous Delusion: Why the West Is Wrong About Nuclear Iran by Peter Oborne and David Morrison
The dark heart of West’s Iran obsession A Dangerous Delusion: Why the West Is Wrong…
Parable and Politics in Early Islamic History: The Rashidun Caliphs
Tayeb El-Hibri. Parable and Politics in Early Islamic History: The Rashidun Caliphs. New York: Columbia…
‘Dead Sea Scrolls’ Live On In Debate And Discovery
The Dead Sea Scrolls are the ancient manuscripts dating back to the time of Jesus…