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Ruhollah Khomeini

Zoroaster and the Ayatollahs

Iran's culture wars between its Persian imperial past and Arab Muslim influence have been raging since long before the 1979 revolution. 

Protecting Kosovo at the Expense of New York

In his blog Subjective Evaluation, Dimitri K. Simes disputes former President Clinton's assertion that his administration

Lessons from the Chavez Controversy

Now on Subjective Evaluation from guest poster Paul J. Saunders, Publisher of National Interest online: House Democrat Charles Rangel may have been playing politics in his rebuke o

An Axis of Democracy?

History kept India and Israel apart. But times have changed. Will strategic necessity keep them together?

The New Axis of Oil

A structural shift in energy markets creates new geopolitics.

Commentary

Israel's Own Goal

The flotilla incident takes international focus off the real threat to Mideast peace—Iran.

Mosque and State

Shia clerics are gaining power in Iraq. Should America be worried?

The Saudis go to Baghdad

Saudi Arabia isn't shy about associating with Iraq anymore. But Riyadh is overlooking Maliki, pulling for Allawi to come out on top in the elections.

Books & Reviews

Revivalism, Shi‘a Style

Energized Shi‘a represent a powerful challenge to Sunni extremism and jihadism.

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May 26, 2012