Religion’s place in the Iranian political system has long been debated among scholars, but a president who blurs the line has refocused attention on the topic

Western Europe’s burgeoning Islamic population continues to spark concerns about Muslim assimilation and a cultural divide.

The crisis following Iran’s presidential vote cast a new light on the country’s hotly contested media space. A crackdown has limited independent reporting but other sources remain as channels for dis…

Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf is under increasing pressure from NATO and the United States to clamp down on Taliban militants, but internal resistance from Pakistani Islamists is preventing hi…

Backgrounder: Economists say Iran’s mismanaged energy sector and falling oil prices could have consequences for its economy.