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
islam
Middle East
Is carnage in Gaza bringing Iran and Saudi Arabia closer?
Perhaps, but tensions remain and interests diverge when it comes a 'pan-Islamic' response to Israel
December 26, 2023
North America
Dr. Oz and the battle over the future of Islam in the GOP
With Trump’s blessing, Turkish-American pop doc faces off against the old anti-Muslim wing in the senate primary Tuesday.
May 16, 2022
Middle East
Time to look inward: Not all of Iran's problems are caused by the West
To this author's mind, ideology continues to distort Tehran's foreign — and domestic — policies.
December 28, 2021
Middle East
The battle for the soul of Islam: Will the real reformer of the faith stand up?
Welcome to the era of soft power rivalry between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which is better than the usual proxy confrontation.
September 26, 2021
Global Crises
What we do not yet know about the Taliban and its Sharia rule
Though the insurgent group rushed to assure the West, its embrace of strict Islamic law leaves much to speculation.
August 24, 2021
Load more