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Over the last several decades, governments have collectively pledged to slow global warming. But despite intensified diplomacy, the world is already facing the consequences of climate…
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March 27, 2017
United States
Bill Maher Makes Us Dumber: How Ignorance, Fear and Stupid Pop-Culture Clichés Shape Americans’ View of the Middle East
Americans used to be just ignorant about Muslims and the Middle East. Now we're also fearful, stupid and wrong.
September 29, 2015
Egypt
Sisi’s Struggle for Egypt
I have always wondered why leaders of foreign countries feel the need to publish opinion pieces in American newspapers of record. Who exactly are they trying to influence? The folks at the White Hous…
August 19, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
Is President Sisi a Bulwark Against Terrorism?
There are very few people nowadays ignoring the growing repression in Egypt. Most recently, a new "counter-terrorism" law was imposed this week--but it snuffs out free speech more than terror. Even t…
March 4, 2015
Middle East and North Africa
Common Sense and Courage on Egypt
Senator John McCain is a rare voice both of common sense and--because common sense on Egypt is so rare--of courage when it comes to U.S. relations with that key Arab country. Last week he issued thi…
May 14, 2014
Baha’i Leaders in Iran Mark Six Years in Prison
Today, May 14, marks six years in prison for the seven leaders of the Baha’i community in Iran. Their biographies can be found here, and they are citizens whose only crime is their religion. They we…