The Globalist

How has the Middle East changed over the last decade — and what does the future hold for the region?

In Doha, how do Mercedes and Starbucks compete with dozens of new skyscrapers in an ever-shifting cityscape?

Are most countries involved in Iraq acting solely out of self-interest?

Why does U.S. national security depend on alternative energy sources?

Could Saudi Arabia’s oil reserves dry up sooner than is anticipated?

Our Read My Lips feature explores the many issues that the region still needs to resolve.

How are women in the Arab world demanding political participation?

Is Saudi Arabia doing more than it is getting credit for?

What are the central questions facing the international community in 2005?

What does the United States need to do to lessen its dependence on Saudi oil?