Opinion

Obama and the Churches of Saudi Arabia

The freedom so central to human dignity is denied by the Kingdom. The State Department has long ranked Saudi Arabia among the world's most...

We Depend on the Christians of the Middle East

When, in the first flush of enthusiasm for the Arab Spring, our politicians welcomed the move towards democracy, it became rapidly clear that they...

The Price of Failed Leadership

Iran is following North Korea's nuclear path, but it seems that we can only entreat Iran to sign the same kind of agreement North...

What About Egypt’s Non-Islamist Parties?

In this Q&A, I will address some of the key issues related to these parties. In sum, although non-Islamists still face a host of...

Shifting Mideast Sands Reveal New Alliances

This decision was clearly a response to Qatar's continued support and sponsorship of the Muslim Brotherhood movement. This movement is regarded as a subversive...

Yesterday an Enemy, Today a Friend?

Seven months ago, on August 14, Egyptian Christians fell victim to an unusually coordinated and well-executed attack that extended to almost every province of...

Obama Apache Copter Policy Flies Off the Handle

Above and slightly behind us, the comforting malevolence of the Apache was a tacit warning to any lurking sniper — or drunk villager wielding...

Paying a Price for Belief

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