Articles from the author

With the death of former president Rafsanjani, Iran has lost one of its founders, but risks a whole lot more

A legacy of articulate prose that highlighted intrinsic weaknesses and achieved little of significance in the two terms in power

Donald Trump enters history as a vaudeville entertainer not a statesman

While the country is an Arab success story, its citizens must remain vigilant to prevent the return of old despotic habits

What his first few days in office have displayed is an utter defiance of the very concept of the American republic, best described in the first amendment

Objections to the candidacies of Fayyad and Livni raise the key question whether the world is finally ready to deal with the Arab-Israeli question in an impartial way

If in the past, GCC states held Tehran responsible for using sectarianism to interfere in internal Arab affairs, that contention is no longer a concept, but an established reality

Hope to restore ties back to normal after serious deterioration has hit another snag

As Trump may end up transforming the US from a democracy to a tyranny, it is worth revisiting the Greek philosopher’s views in the current context

Rampant distrust and staunch sectarian preferences prevent democratising compromises

Mohammad Bin Salman’s visit to Washington can have a far-reaching impact on bilateral relationships

Saudi Arabia faces extremism just like every other contemporary society — something that King Salman hopes to confront head-on at home and elsewhere