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There is plenty of blame to go around for the horrific violence in Egypt. But I agree with Juan Cole that the majority of that blame falls on the shoulders of the military, whose actions since the coup have made … Continue reading →

Best thing I have yet read on the protests in Turkey. I also like his annoyance at the use, and misuse, of history and historical memory. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/17/opinion/turkeys-false-nostalgia.html?_r=0

I enjoyed this article that highlights a number of the Hijabi fashionistas who share their tips and spunk on the web. Check it out for your daily dose of stereotype-busting inspiration.  

This past Tuesday, my colleagues and I were discussing the absence of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict in the news. I found the absence of media attention to be disheartening–a sign not of an improved situation but of a growing public indifference … Continue reading →

Sometimes my greatest wish is for everyone in the world to think critically. I know that such a wish is inhibited by the real forces of poverty, illiteracy, violence, and ideology, but it would just be so nice if everyone … Continue reading →

Thinking of the Israeli family and the Palestinian families who are reuniting with their loved ones. No one deserves to be a pawn in a power struggle, and I am glad that the Gilad Shalit saga has finally come to … Continue reading →

As some of you may know, I am gearing up for my new life as a History Graduate Student in the field of Middle Eastern Studies. In an effort to get a head start on some of the reading, I … Continue reading →

We like to believe that nothing is taboo in Art. Artists can tackle the profane, violate social norms, and make us uncomfortable. That’s their job, and they play an important role in our free society. Art memorializes events and people, … Continue reading →

What if I told you that it was illegal for Jews to drive in Canada? Or that African Americans couldn’t get driver licenses in California? Naturally, such laws would be utterly racist and in violation of a person’s right to … Continue reading →

In a region overwhelmed by revolution and dramatic unrest, it is easy to overlook those countries which aren’t on the brink of regime change. In comparison to Tunisia, Egypt, Syria, Libya, Bahrain, and Yemen, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan appears … Continue reading →