Washington Politics
John Esposito, 86, showed how Islamophobia warped US policy
A towering figure in Islamic studies, the long-time Georgetown professor offered an alternative to the 'clash of civilizations'
July 20, 2026
Ibrahim Al-Marashi
Middle East
Iraq PM embraces his inner Michael Corleone — for the best of reasons
Ali Al Zaidi has launched an unprecedented but much needed crackdown on figures tied to the country's massively corrupt patronage system
July 07, 2026
Middle East
Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation
Washington may view these talks as a standard business transaction, but history has taught Tehran that a compromise with the West is a trap
June 04, 2026
Middle East
How Pakistan is busting the Great Power monopoly on air power
The industry here is showing how emerging states are gaining leverage through the democratization ... of weapons
February 20, 2026
Middle East
Trump's Iraq election threats could end up making Maliki more popular
Not exactly what the American president intended when he blasted the longtime politician this week. Or was it?
January 29, 2026
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