After Spain Attack, Trump Invokes Myth of Muslim Execution

By Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Aug 17, 2017 Trump responds to a deadly terrorist attack in Barcelona by referencing a disturbing (and debunked) myth about a U.S. general executing 49 Muslims. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Economic Forces Drive the Youths Joining Terrorist Groups in Syria

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Aug 5, 2017 Study: Most young Muslim fighters lack “basic understanding of the true meaning of Jihad" or even the Islamic faith. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Tensions Over Mosque in Israel Could Affect Jordan

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 25, 2017 Incidents at the Aqsa Mosque (pictured) are followed by violence at the Israeli Embassy in the Jordanian capital. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Trump Didn’t Know About Herat When He Barred Robotics Students From Visiting the U.S.

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 2, 2017 The American Embassy in Kabul denied visitor visas to six high school girls who traveled 500 miles from the city of Herat to apply for those visas. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Age of Anger

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Jun 12, 2017 Many among the billions of humans cast aside by modernity, denied access to the prosperity, freedom and stability enjoyed by global elites, have risen in fury to extract vengeance against those who betrayed them. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Why the Streets of Saudi Arabia Were So Quiet During Trump’s Visit

By Medea Benjamin May 25, 2017 Protest is illegal in the kingdom. It’s also against the law to "distort the reputation of the kingdom" or "break allegiance with the ruler." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Speech on Islam Is Just as Bizarre as Everything Else He Does

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 22, 2017 The president's speech in Saudi Arabia was written by senior adviser Stephen Miller, who once organized Orwellian "Two Minutes Hate" sessions against Muslims. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump to Make Speech on Islam During Saudi Arabia Visit

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment May 20, 2017 The president's address is said to have been written by adviser Stephen Miller, a notoriously far-right critic of Muslims. What could possibly go wrong? Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Islamic Jesus

Allen Barra / Truthdig May 12, 2017 Mustafa Akyol's book tells Christians, Muslims and Jews exactly what we all have in common and how we got this way. It reaches us not a minute too soon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How to Lose the Next War in the Middle East

By Danny Sjursen / TomDispatch Apr 21, 2017 The short answer: Fight it. Dig deeper ( 12 Min. Read )

The Coming Muslim Century: Bad News for Steve Bannon

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 19, 2017 Muslims will go from a fourth of humankind to a third in the next 43 years. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Islamic State Strikes Egyptian Christians on Palm Sunday

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Apr 10, 2017 The terrorist group claimed responsibility for two suicide bombings at churches that left more than 40 dead and 100 wounded. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )