Karimov-Nazarbayev Rivalry Pervades Bilateral Summit
Richard Weitz examines the rivalry between Kazakhstan`s Nursultan Nazarbayev and Uzbekistan`s Islam Karimov.
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Regional Rivalries Center on Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan, a relatively poor country with few natural resources, has experienced two years of ceaseless political struggles.
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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.
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Georgia and the stakes for Ukraine
Ukraine''s President Yushchenko writes about his country''s response to Russia''s invasion of Georgia.
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Russia and Central Asian Gas: Recent Trends
Stephen Black discusses recent developments in the gas industries of Russia and Central Asia.
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The European Union Looks to Central Asia for Energy
Robert Cutler looks at Europe`s growing interest in Central Asia`s energy resources.
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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.
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The Emerging China-Afghanistan Relationship
Nicklas Norling looks at the blossoming relationship between China and Afghanistan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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