Feb
14
Going Into Politics: Detained Pakistani Militant Tests the System
Muhammad Hafez Saeed, the recently detained UN and US-designated global terrorist an…
Author: James M. Dorsey
Feb
4
Tackling Iran: Trump Fuels the Fire
The Trump administration risks fuelling sectarianism across the Muslim world and exa…
Jan
31
The Muslim world: Liberals pay the price for Trump and Saudi-supported Illiberalism
US president Donald J. Trump’s fuelling of Islamophobia with his newly imposed trave…
Jan
21
What is the Future for Egypt?
Leaked memos from Egypt’s interior ministry discussing ways to counter mounting publ…
Jan
20
Qatari Backtracking on Labour Rights and Co-operation with Russia Reflects New World Order
A Qatari decision to backtrack on minimal improvements of the terms of employment of…
Jan
11
Islamic State Violence Fuels Culture Wars and Widens Generation Gaps
The Islamic State on New Year’s Eve was responsible for the gunfire massacre in Rein…
Jan
3
Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait ’til you see 2017
2016 was not a good year for Saudi Arabia. Sharply lower oil prices sparked a do…
Nov
9
Deputy Crown Prince Demands Reforms and a New Saudi Arabia
An unpublished survey of aspirations of young Saudi men suggests that garnering enth…
Oct
31
Under Pressure, Egyptian President Promises Change
Faced with a drop in popularity, intermittent protests against rising prices, and ca…
Oct
15
Blasphemy laws and Saudi Influence in Pakistan
This week’s decision by Pakistan’s Supreme Court to delay ruling on an appeal in the…
