The Globalist

From politics to religion, The Globalist presents its top features on Saudi Arabia and Iran.

When sports loses its conflict-transcending character: Saudi and Iranian religious scholars agree that football poses a threat.

The two countries appear to be compartmentalizing their shared and divergent interests in Syria and Iraq.

The Islamic Republic faces unique pressures but also pioneered responses.

How the nuclear program controversy and deal opened West Asia to Beijing.

Building a relationship with Iran is valuable for India. Will Pakistan try too?

Obama opened lines of communications to Iran, but political pressures in Washington prevent a more substantive shift in relations.

Memories of student activism in a changing New York neighborhood.

Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has a vision.

The benefits of ending the curious U.S. practice of turning natural allies into mortal enemies: Iran, Cuba, Vietnam.