A Geographer’s Bold Proposal: Borders Are a Mistake
Hard borders between countries, an author argues, are not the norm in history, and create more problems than they solve.
‘Bad’ Arab Women: The Power of a Label
A new anthology looks at the stigma that attaches to women who challenge the status quo.
Students’ Lack of Political Engagement Is Cause for Concern, Author Says
A Jordanian academic looks into the reasons for the decline of university students’ political awareness and suggests academic solutions.
Report Shows Arab World’s Differing Opinions on Freedom of Expression
Freedom of speech is diminishing globally and Arab countries are leading this trend. But their citizens disagree as to whether fading freedom is a problem.
Tariq Ramadan and the ‘Muslim Exception’
The political frenzy over accusations of rape against a prominent Islamic scholar obscures the need for more women to feel free to speak out against abuse.
NYU Department Cuts Ties With Abu Dhabi Campus
The department is protesting the Emirates’ denial of visas for two professors and calling on NYU’s president to lobby the U.A.E.’s government to change its visa policies.
New Cairo University Leader Advocates for Progressive Islam
As a philosopher, Mohamed Osman El-Khosht was devoted to Islam’s dialogue with science and other religions. Now he brings an emphasis on critical thinking to Egypt’s largest university.
A Kuwaiti Academic Fights for Embracing Diversity
Ibtihal Al-Khatib adopts critical thinking as a lifestyle and a teaching method to her students at Kuwait University.
Academic Freedom Report Highlights Repression in Turkey
A report by Scholars at Risk details more than 250 attacks on academic freedom in 35 countries over the past year.
With Mass Arrests, Saudi Arabia Silences Independent Voices
The detainees include scholars, preachers and public intellectuals from across the ideological spectrum.
