In the Middle East, Iran, Israel and Russia — despite their rivalries — all share one goal: maintaining disunity.
Qatar: Why Turkey Steps Into the Fray
Turkey steps into the Qatar fray to protect its turf against the Saudis in the fight over Sunni supremacy.
The Global Dimensions of the Qatar Crisis
The policy of side-stepping the proxy war between Saudi Arabia and Iran is becoming increasingly untenable for non-Arab Muslim nations and China.
Hitting Qatar, Targeting Iran
Saudi-UAE campaign to isolate Qatar and Iran puts Muslim nations in a bind.
America’s Anti-Democracy Message to the World
How President Trump’s irrepressible love for illiberal nations from Saudi Arabia to Russia hollows out the U.S. standing in the world.
The Muslim World’s Struggle to Counter Militancy
The real downsides of Donald Trump’s choice in Saudi Arabia to prioritize commerce at the expense of principle.
Attacks on Academics: East Europe, Russia and Turkey
Limiting academic freedom is a threat to democracy itself. EU leaders must unite and stand up to this troubling trend.
Turkey and the United States: At Loggerheads
Unlike Trump, Erdogan does know what he wants – but, like Trump, he can’t get there.
Pakistan Vs. China’s Grand Designs
The Muslim nation stands in the way of China’s “One Belt, One Road” dubbed plan for Chinese dominance and authoritarianism.
Bye Bye G7… Hello to The Seven Bastards
Donald Trump’s musings upon leaving Sicily after the G7 summit.























