Taiz: a centre for enlightenment and cultural coexistence

The ancient city is the latest target of a Houthi battle for territory, identity, and the country's future

Anwar Al-Ansi

A 'Hung Democracy' in Libya

[caption id="attachment_55232429" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Widespread celebrations marked the fall of Muammar Qadhafi, and the transitional council were quick to announce elections"][…

Larbi Sadiki

A Tale of Two Summits

[caption id="attachment_55232413" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="A boy flashes a V-sign as demonstrators protest against Syria's President Bashar al-Assad after Friday prayers in Darra…

Andrew Bowen

The Middle East in a G-Zero World

[caption id="attachment_55232390" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Ian Bremmer (photo © Jason Alden)"][/caption] Ian Bremmer is the founder and President of the Eurasia Group, a leading…

Andrew Bowen

A Gordian Knot in Egypt

[caption id="attachment_55232365" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="A young Egyptian holds a banner protesting against the influence of the old regime"][/caption] It was a good verdict for…

Stephen Glain

Few Options in Egypt

[caption id="attachment_55232329" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="An Egyptian man holds an Arabic sign while demonstrating in Cairo's Tahrir square on May 29, 2012. Writing reads: &#039…

Alastair Beach

Beware the American Muslim Vote

[caption id="attachment_55232322" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="American Muslims and members of all faiths demonstrate March 6, 2011 in Times Square, New York"][/caption] The Franco…

Simona Sikimic

The Ballot Box vs. the Revolution

[caption id="attachment_55232306" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="An Egyptian army convoy patrols past a campaign billboard for former Egyptian Air Force commandant Ahmed Shafik"][/caption] …

Andrew Bowen

A Divided Opposition

[caption id="attachment_55232301" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="Burhan Ghalioun, outgoing head of the SNC"][/caption] Burhan Ghalioun has proven to be a controversial leader of the SNC…

Roshan Kasem

Trouble Brewing

[caption id="attachment_55232293" align="aligncenter" width="620" caption="An Egyptian woman walks past graffiti that reads in Arabic, '’Mubarak is coming' referring to ousted president…

Stephen Glain