The extremes of the political spectrum are crushing the political center and breeding radicalism
Comparing Textbooks: Even Afghanistan Scores Better Than Pakistan
Societal struggles and reform often take unexpected turns in vast swaths of land stretching from the Middle East into Central Asia.
Afghanistan: Lessons for the Gulf Region
The US withdrawal from Afghanistan will likely clarify the Gulf’s security options. Are Russia and China alternatives?
Afghanistan: A Bellwether for Saudi-Iranian Rivalry?
Afghanistan could emerge as a venue for Middle Eastern rivalries.
Israel: Confronting Central European Revisionism
How Israel’s new foreign minister deprives Central European nations of moral cover
Pakistan Quo Vadis?
Why Pakistan’s education “reform” is likely to raise eyebrows in Washington and Beijing.
Sports and Human Rights: Athletes Speak Out
The idea long promoted by international sports federations that sports and politics are unrelated has always been an illusion.
The Radicalism of Turkish, Not Saudi, Schoolbooks
Mr. Erdogan’s actions at home undermine any suggestion that he is adhering to values projected by Europe and U.S. President Joe Biden.
Israel and the Arab World: A Tectonic Shift
The truly historic nature of the UAE-Israel deal is in the fine print.
Whither the Arab and the Muslim World?
The UAE’s recognition of Israel puts Saudi Arabia more than any other Gulf state in the hot seat.