Prospects and context of the economic bloc proposal including Turkey, Iran and Iraq
During the Iraqi-Turkish Business Forum for Investment and Contracting, which took place in Istanbul on…
How the Chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan is reconfiguring Relations and Networks in Southwest Asia and North Africa
The wars in Syria, Libya, and Yemen reshaped relations between regional powers in Southwest…
Saudi Arabia Isolates Itself
The rulers of Saudi Arabia are a good example of the manifestation of an old…
Navigating the Political, Sectarian, and Legal Landmines in Lebanon
By Huyam Qusifi Tuesday 26 October 2021 The event of summoning the head of the…
Erdogan-Putin Summit: Context and prospect for agreements
Speculation increased about the summit that took place between the Turkish and Russian presidents in…
What is behind the recent escalation of tension between Algeria and Morocco?
Since breaking free from the French colonial rule, Algeria has had very uneasy relationship with…
Islam 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.…
Coming Apart to be Whole
Coming Apart To Be Whole: The 2011 War in Syria, Racism, Sectarianism, & Human Rights
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…