Middle East Political and Social Issues

A personal account of one mans journey through training and serving in Afghanistan as a territorial soldier. This article is spread over four parts, this being part 1 of 4... keep reading →

About a year ago, the Arab Spring was the media's newest fascination. You couldn't turn on the news without hearing about protests in the Middle East. Tunisia fell, then... keep reading →

In 1980 Iraq invaded Iran as a result of border disputes and Iran’s demands that Saddam Hussein be overthrown. After Iran expelled the Iraqis from its territory it took... keep reading →

Haj Amin Al_Husseini was instrumental in ushering in National Socialism within the Arab World and in contributing to tens of thousands of deaths both directly and indirectly... keep reading →

What is life reallly like for expat women living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia? Riyadh is the county's capital, and is attributed many names, particularly by the expats who... keep reading →

The following is my contest submission through the Pulitzer Center on the question, "How can US foreign policy be improved by the paradox that Iran is often viewed as... keep reading →

Pakistan tried to create a secular environment where all religions could thrive. However, since the mid 1970s a huge shift has taken shape, culminating in a democratic... keep reading →

Appreciation that what happened in North Africa was planned and well orchestrated by Western Minds. keep reading →

Qatar's demographics are unsustainable. 80% immigrant and heavily male biased. Something has to change. keep reading →

Syria is a country with a long Christian heritage. In the town of Maalula, just outside Damascus, many people still speak Aramaic, the language of Jesus Christ. It’s one of... keep reading →