Jul 11
Kicking off this week in the Iranian capital of Tehran, about 1500 women from 80 different countries joined the Women and Islamic Awakening International Conference to discuss the impact of women have had in bringing down despotic rulers through the Middle East during the Arab Spring. The Tehran Times, the English-language voice of the Islamic Revolution, reported …
Jul 03
Last week we wrote about a session at the Aspen Ideas Festival that discussed the role the Western world plays in the Arab Spring; in particular with the Syrian conflict (from which more horrific news seems to emerge every day.) In today’s penultimate session at Aspen, a panel discussed the role women play in the struggle …
May 01
In a surprise visit veiled in secrecy, President Obama landed in Kabul this morning and met with Afghan President Hamid Karzai in order to seal an agreement that would set forth a new strategic plan between the United States and Afghanistan. The timing of the visit coincides with the anniversary of the death of Osama …