As Obama is sworn in as US President, he faces a troubled international environment, especially in the Middle East where US influence is increasingly challenged.

Jan 20, 2009 - Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre

Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia and Uganda are the East African countries suffering through a two-year drought. Famine is a natural consequence.

Jul 22, 2011 - Mike DeHaan

The recent explosion of violence in the Middle East is no accident. Understanding the roots of these protests is something everyone should know.

Mar 5, 2011 - Steve Longo

Through this article we look at the women in business in Middle East. The traditional Muslim region with very conservative views on women and their role in society is slo

Apr 3, 2006 - Bhumika Ghimire

Historically in the Middle East there has always been a struggle for nations to ensure adequate water supplies for their own citizens.

Oct 16, 2010 - Neil Gunn

The 'Alawis or Nusayris are a minority syncretistic religion mainly located in Syria. Surprisingly, they share some beliefs with Shi'ite Muslims and Christians.

Mar 21, 2010 - Paula I. Nielson

The announced resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert could result in new troubles and delayed peace negotiations in an already volatile region.

Aug 1, 2008 - Greg Reeson

US President Obama's Cairo speech, June 2009, called for an end to mistrust between Muslims and Americans. Obama's October 2011 UN speech ended these hopes

Oct 19, 2011 - Michael Manning

Without Gertrude Bell, Lawrence of Arabia may not have achieved the success he did in raising an Arab revolt against Turkish rule

Jun 8, 2010 - Jan Rose

The Malaysian government has announced plans to open up its banking system to foreign ownership, which may attract investments from the Middle East.

Dec 21, 2011 - Nazvi Careem

The fact that the United States government has for decades provided cover to autocratic regimes like those in Egypt must be examined more carefully.

Feb 17, 2011 - Andy Reed

Referencing the protests that have spread across the modern middle east from the perspective of a spectator.

Feb 2, 2011 - Kern Carter

The world is witnessing the birth of a brand new media. It goes where none have been able to go before. Right to the front lines. The new media Superpower!

Mar 5, 2011 - Gene Richards

In his recent UN speech President Obama urged continuation of the "peace process," thereby perpetuating a deadly delusion.

Sep 25, 2010 - Scott Rosmarin

Uprisings in Tunisia, Egypt and Yemen: A precursor to an attitude shift that encompasses an expanding, unorthodox ideology the West has yet to comprehend.

Jan 29, 2011 - Frank W. Hardy

Middle East unrest in Tunisia and Yemen has spread to Egypt, a far more important nation in relation to Western response to Iranian-led extremism.

Jan 28, 2011 - Michael Streich