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Saudi king basks in praise at UN interfaith forum
King Abdullah's interfaith initiative is unprecedented and bold, taking place despite the displeasure of many influential religious clerics at home. But some commentators have pointed out the oddity that the king, who at home shares power with clerics of the puritanical Wahhabi Islam, should be so keen on interfaith dialogue abroad. Full Article | Comments [5]
Can Obama erode built up hostility in the Middle East?
People across the region are particularly hopeful that the new administration will deliver on peace and democracy rather than courting dictators and authoritarian regimes that suppress any opposing voice or opinion. Will Obama deliver? Full Article | Comments [6]
What really happened in the U.S. raid on Syria?
So much of what passes for news in the Middle East is enveloped in shadow, with even seasoned observers reduced to weighing claim and counter-claim with little hard evidence to go on. Yet another ... Full Article | Comments [8]
