The Jihadist Next Door

The Jihadist Next Door

In his small-town Alabama high school, Omar Hammami was among the coolest, most gifted students in his class. How did he grow up to become a leader in an African terror group linked to Al Qaeda?

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

In Egypt, Religious Clashes Are Off the Record

During one of the most serious outbreaks of sectarian violence in years, Egypt declared that any talk of sectarian conflict amounted to sedition.

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

Main Opposition Leaders in Iran Call for Rally

A protest on Feb. 11 would be the first rally since 10 people were killed and hundreds were wounded in cities across Iran on Dec. 27.

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Defends Its Inquiry Into Gaza War

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Israel Signals Tougher Line on West Bank Protests

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

Afghan Tribe Vows to Fight Taliban in Return for U.S. Aid

A large Pashtun tribe in a Taliban stronghold agreed to battle insurgents, and in exchange, the U.S. said it would channel $1 million to development projects.

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match

Egypt, Algeria Cool Tensions Before Soccer Match

U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq

U.S. Forces Take On Major Role at Ethnic Border in Iraq

A string of checkpoints along the informal Kurdish boundary constitutes the most significant military mission by U.S. forces since they largely pulled back to their bases in June.

Iran Opposition Leaders Drop Demand for New Election

Iran Opposition Leaders Drop Demand for New Election

Two of Iran’s opposition leaders, Mohammed Khatami and Mehdi Karroubi, said they accept Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the head of state, according to Iranian news services.

Entrenched Monarchy Thwarts Aspirations for Modernity

Entrenched Monarchy Thwarts Aspirations for Modernity

The financial crisis and recent criminal cases demonstrate that the United Arab Emirates remain an absolute monarchy, where the law is capricious.

Diplomatic Hand Extended: Furor May Erupt if Shaken

Diplomatic Hand Extended: Furor May Erupt if Shaken

Iran angrily denied reports that its tourism minister shook hands with his Israeli counterpart, which would have violated Iran’s strict anti-Israeli policies.

Just a note...

Sorry, if I didn't clarify this earlier, but you are only responsible for the posts on this blog from this week onwards. The previous posts (while interesting) are not relevant for the class.

Thanks!

Aleksandra

Barred Politicians Mostly Secular, Iraqi Says

Barred Politicians Mostly Secular, Iraqi Says

A commission’s decision to bar about 500 candidates from March’s parliamentary elections has angered Sunnis, who feel they are being excluded from Iraqi politics.