In recent weeks, terrorists linked to the Muslim Brotherhood have gone on the rampage throughout Egypt murdering security forces, placing explosive devices that have killed passersby, torching trains, trams and businesses.
Islamist militants killed over 40 people in Egypt in coordinated attacks last week, leaving many more injured. The violence provoked a stern response from Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, who condemned the killings and vowed to respond with force.
Last week’s attack on Yemen’s presidential palace by a Shiite tribal militia — and the subsequent resignation of the president and his cabinet — marked another tragic episode in the country’s road toward greater instability.
Only days after the Paris terrorist attacks, policy makers, regional observers and civil society representatives throughout the Middle East are grappling once again with another wave of Charlie Hebdo cartoons and their seemingly inevitable violent protests.
Last week, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in France, Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu called on the European Jews to make aliyah (return) to Israel.
The security situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate, despite concerted efforts to roll back the advances of the Islamic State OF Iraq and the Levant (ISIS, also known as ISIL, IS, and Daesh). Plunging oil prices have not helped stabilize the beleaguered country.
The terrorist attack against the staff of the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, has led to a series of condemnations from around the world. The reaction has been especially swift from the Muslim community in the West and in the Middle East.
Message to Egypt: No Mercy for Terrorists!
In recent weeks, terrorists linked to the Muslim Brotherhood have gone on the rampage throughout Egypt murdering security forces, placing explosive devices that have killed passersby, torching trains, trams and businesses.
Can Egypt's al-Sisi Defeat Extremism in Egypt?
Islamist militants killed over 40 people in Egypt in coordinated attacks last week, leaving many more injured. The violence provoked a stern response from Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, who condemned the killings and vowed to respond with force.
Houthi "Coup" Leaves Yemen on the Brink
Last week’s attack on Yemen’s presidential palace by a Shiite tribal militia — and the subsequent resignation of the president and his cabinet — marked another tragic episode in the country’s road toward greater instability.
Passing of King Abdullah Triggers Praise and Retrospections
The passing of the Saudi monarch has brought out an outpouring of praise for King Abdullah’s many achievements both domestically and internationally.
More Charlie Hebdo Drawings, More Soul Searching
Only days after the Paris terrorist attacks, policy makers, regional observers and civil society representatives throughout the Middle East are grappling once again with another wave of Charlie Hebdo cartoons and their seemingly inevitable violent protests.
Will French Jews Give Up on France?
Last week, in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks in France, Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu called on the European Jews to make aliyah (return) to Israel.
Iraq Seeks Better Ties with Regional Powers
The security situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate, despite concerted efforts to roll back the advances of the Islamic State OF Iraq and the Levant (ISIS, also known as ISIL, IS, and Daesh). Plunging oil prices have not helped stabilize the beleaguered country.
The Muslim World Expresses Solidarity in the Aftermath of the Paris Shooting
The terrorist attack against the staff of the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo, has led to a series of condemnations from around the world. The reaction has been especially swift from the Muslim community in the West and in the Middle East.
Will Palestinian UN Diplomacy Bear Fruit?
This week UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said the state of Palestine will become party to the International Criminal Court on April 1.
Global Leadership Lacking in 2014
Are terrorists gaining international respectability? That question isn’t as ridiculous as it may sound.