Tag Archives: Islam

Diplomacy in the Age of Terror (Part I)

Why are the means by which the United States has answered its terrorist foes demonstrably not working?

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Ramadan, Basilicas and Diversity in Khartoum

How does a Western woman living in Sudan’s capital experience Ramadan?

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Reflecting on Ramadan

What unique insights emerge when a non-Muslim observes Ramadan?

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The New Old Europe: A U.S. Perspective

What does a rejuvenated Europe mean for U.S. interests in the continent?

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Pakistan: Back to the Dark Ages?

How does the plight of Mukhtaran Mai illustrate the tensions between Islam and globalization?

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Women and the Birth of Islam

How were women instrumental to Islam’s development into a major world religion?

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Breeding Bin Ladens

How are U.S. efforts in the Muslim world fundamentally misguided?

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Living with Death Threats

What makes this outspoken critic of Islam controversial enough to warrant threats to her life?

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A Declaration of War on Shias?

Can the Bush Administration’s shift in policy stabilize Iraq — or will it lead to escalations in violence?

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Visiting the Women of Afghanistan

Has the welfare of women in Afghanistan improved substantially in the five years since the fall of the Taliban?

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