Analysis
The Other Peace Process: Interreligious Dialogue and Peace
Kadi Zahalka is a Palestianinan, Arab, Muslim, Israeli citizen and a respected judge in our country. I am a Reform rabbi who moved to Israel 33 years ago, to “go up” to live in the land and state of Israel and have served in educational and communal positions in Jerusalem for over three decades.
Decisive Muslim Voting
President Sarkozy Voted out, 93% of Muslims vote for Hollande By Karin Friedemann, TMO Outgoing French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) and newly-elected President Francois Hollande attend a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arc de Triomphe to commemorate the end of World War II in Paris May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Lionel Bonaventure/Pool [...]
Analysis: Wall St. Cash Flows to Romney over Obama
The records released Tuesday by the Federal Election Commission illustrate a basic shift in political giving at the presidential level by the nation’s financial elite.
Syria’s Currency Sags Under Weight of Unrest
By Suleiman Al-Khalidi Black smoke is seen from Homs refinery (in the background) after a pipeline carrying oil from the east of the country to the refinery was blown up, in this December 8, 2011 file handout photograph released by Syria’s national news agency SANA. Long queues to get heating oil and petrol, along with [...]
Tunisia’s Ennahda May Back Open Economy
Tunisian Islamists who won a historic election victory this week are expected to promote business-friendly economic policies but Europe’s economic woes could favour Gulf investors in the short term, analysts say.
Study: Western-Muslim Tensions Getting Better
After Herman Cain’s recent declaration that American communities should be able to ban mosques, it would be easy to understand why relations between Muslim and Western countries might be strained. A new study from the Pew Center has some mildly hopeful news…
What Holbrooke Knew
When he was alive, Ambassador Richard Holbrooke was effectively gagged, unable to comment on what he saw as missteps of the Obama administration that he served. But as we face a crisis in Pakistan after the killing of Osama bin Laden, it’s worth listening to Holbrooke’s counsel — from beyond the grave.
Report: Killed in Pakistan?
What is the real story with Osama Bin Laden
US Economy 101: Stealing from Social Security to Pay for Wars and Bailouts
The US dollar’s value is likely to fall further in terms of other currencies, because nothing is being done about the US budget and trade deficits. Obama’s budget, if passed, doesn’t reduce the deficit over the next ten years by enough to cover the projected deficit in the FY 2012 budget.
Biden Warns Against Pakistan Extremism
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) – Vice President Joe Biden tried to dispel what he called common anti-American misperceptions in Pakistan while urging the government on Wednesday to fight growing religious extremism.
Two Weeks’ Notice
The US is clear on the point that the Pakistan Army, and not the civilian government, is the one to decide about the war against the Taliban. If the army can manifest its sincerity, the US will support Pakistan’s security, integrity and viability as a country.
Study Paints Rare Portrait of Muslim-Americans
Muslims in America have a much more positive outlook on life than their counterparts in most predominantly Muslim countries and some other Western societies, according to a poll released Monday.
Putin to the West: Take Your Medicine
Analysis of Vladimir Putin’s presentation regarding a lean towards American socialism, at Davos.
