A Hotbed Boils Over August 20, 2013Mike Konrad
Throughout Israel, facing what they feel is an Israeli government selling out Israel's patrimony, pioneers are becoming extreme.
Tribalism and the War in Syria July 6, 2013Michael Curtis
The ancient tribes of Syria have largely washed their hands of Assad -- but have not yet allied themselves with the Jihadis either.
More is Never Enough April 5, 2013G. Murphy Donovan
The U.S. policy for dealing with the Middle East is based on mulitiple levels of fantasy and wishful thinking. The awakening will be quick and brutal.
Women: Israel vs. the Arab World January 19, 2013Michael Curtis
The Arab countries lag behind, not only Israel, but other regions in the world regarding economic participation and opportunity, educational attainment, health, and political empowerment of women.
Minorities in the Mideast December 16, 2012Mike Zimmerman
We have seen in the so-called "Arab Spring" (perhaps really another "Arab autumn") that whereas there may be elections, one component of democracy, they have not been accompanied by recognition of the rights of minorities.
Blood and Tribalism November 21, 2012Michael Widlanski
Tribal blood-dipping, like "honor killings" of women suspected of "improper behavior" is not really an Islamic ritual but a vestige of pre-Islamic tribalism.
