Karimov-Nazarbayev Rivalry Pervades Bilateral Summit
Richard Weitz examines the rivalry between Kazakhstan`s Nursultan Nazarbayev and Uzbekistan`s Islam Karimov.
Regional Rivalries Center on Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, a relatively poor country with few natural resources, has experienced two years of ceaseless political struggles.
Global Warming and the Price of a Gallon of Gas
John Coleman, the founder of the Weather Channel, articulates his strong criticism of the Global Warming scare.
Georgia and the stakes for Ukraine
Ukraine''s President Yushchenko writes about his country''s response to Russia''s invasion of Georgia.
Russia and Central Asian Gas: Recent Trends
Stephen Black discusses recent developments in the gas industries of Russia and Central Asia.
The European Union Looks to Central Asia for Energy
Robert Cutler looks at Europe`s growing interest in Central Asia`s energy resources.
America`s Food for Peace Critical During Global Crisis
William Lambers points to the good done by US food aid, and encourages more of it in a time of global food price increases.
The Emerging China-Afghanistan Relationship
Nicklas Norling looks at the blossoming relationship between China and Afghanistan.
Is Qatar Blinded by Bling?
Jim Egan comments on the need for Arab Gulf states to develop content to match the broadcasting infrastructure they are building.
Islamists` Catch-22
Frank Gaffney describes the Islamists` Catch 22 in a discussion of the threat they pose to the West and the state of the response to that threat.
A rabbi reflects on Abdullah`s initiative
Rabbi Michael Lerner discusses his encounter with some of the Kingdom`s young leaders at the conference, and how they changed his views.
King Abdullah takes Saudi Arabia down a new, interfaith path
King Abdullah changes Saudi Arabia`s traditional avoidance of inter-faith discussions by convening a dialog of his own.
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Western Muslims and Terrorism Prevention
Preventing young Muslims from being lured into terrorism is a vital discussion that is too often ignored.
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Religion: Getting Better the Hard Way
Frank Kaufmann explains why 9/11, contrary to conventional wisdom, actually spurred interfaith interaction and collaboration.
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Where are the Moderate Muslims?
By Sara Horsfall
The Muslim community needs someone who can mobilize young Muslims to a greater cause, giving voice to a community’s deeper longings.
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NATO Defense Ministers Fight in Vilnus Over Afghanistan
By Richard Weitz
NATO defense ministers fight over Afghanistan
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The Pope and Bin Laden
As the head of a much bigger flock, Benedict should wield his responsibility with more wisdom.
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Kyrgyzstan's Pyrrhic Victory
Erica Marat examines the impact of the 'Tulip Revolution' in Kyrgyzstan.
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A hymen, a veil and France
Mona Eltahawy looks at recent rulings by French courts on cases involving Muslims.
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Shame and Sexual Harassment in Egypt
Mona Eltahawy writes about the shocking level of harassment foreign and Egyptian women face in her homeland.
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Arab-Israeli peace: It's not about Olmert, Abbas and Bush
Frank Kaufmann points to the need for more than political forces to bring peace in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
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