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Examination and interpretation of political, social, and cultural issues in the Middle East region.

Middle East Analysis

Examination and interpretation of political, social, and cultural issues in the Middle East region.

Interfaith Dialogue   -   Sep 13, 2024 The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran
The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran

Governance of the Jurist, sought to fuse religion and politics under the leadership of an Islamic scholar, creating what he believed would be the ideal Islamic society.

Middle East Analysis   -   Sep 07, 2024 Global Imams Council Condemns Hamas: A Strong Stand for Justice and Humanity
Global Imams Council Condemns Hamas: A Strong Stand for Justice and Humanity

In a powerful and timely statement, the Global Imams Council—a group of Sunni and Shia Muslim leaders from around the world—has publicly condemned Hamas for its recent execution of six hostages, including an American citizen.

Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Sep 14, 2024 Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism

Bernard Lewis, one of the most influential historians of Islam and the Middle East, offered a comprehensive and evolving analysis of Islamic antisemitism throughout his career.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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Islamic Antisemitism   -   Sep 14, 2024 Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism
Bernard Lewis's Evolution of Thought on Islamic Antisemitism

Bernard Lewis, one of the most influential historians of Islam and the Middle East, offered a comprehensive and evolving analysis of Islamic antisemitism throughout his career.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Interfaith Dialogue   -   Sep 13, 2024 The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran
The Challenges of Khomeini's Vision: Assessing the Impact of Wilayat al-Faqih on Iran

Governance of the Jurist, sought to fuse religion and politics under the leadership of an Islamic scholar, creating what he believed would be the ideal Islamic society.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Sep 07, 2024 Global Imams Council Condemns Hamas: A Strong Stand for Justice and Humanity
Global Imams Council Condemns Hamas: A Strong Stand for Justice and Humanity

In a powerful and timely statement, the Global Imams Council—a group of Sunni and Shia Muslim leaders from around the world—has publicly condemned Hamas for its recent execution of six hostages, including an American citizen.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Sep 03, 2024 Arab Zionism and the Path to Peace: Reimagining the Middle East's Future
Arab Zionism and the Path to Peace: Reimagining the Middle East's Future

In this reflection, I explore the contours of Arab Zionism, its historical antecedents, and its potential to forge a new path toward sustainable peace.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Aug 20, 2024 Unveiling the Dangerous Parallel: Anti-Zionism as the New Face of Antisemitism
Unveiling the Dangerous Parallel: Anti-Zionism as the New Face of Antisemitism

By Dr. Tim Orr In an age where social justice and human rights have become dominant moral imperatives, it is

by Dr. Tim Orr
Middle East Analysis   -   Aug 19, 2024 Reexamining the Arab Exodus of 1948: Unraveling the Myths and Realities
Reexamining the Arab Exodus of 1948: Unraveling the Myths and Realities

In the ongoing narrative surrounding Israel and the conflict with the Palestinians, one of the most persistent and deeply ingrained myths is that of the Arab expulsion from Palestine in 1948.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Aug 19, 2024 Jesus Was Not a Palestinian: Unpacking the Role of the Mufti of Jerusalem in Shaping Palestinian Identity
Jesus Was Not a Palestinian: Unpacking the Role of the Mufti of Jerusalem in Shaping Palestinian Identity

In recent years, a narrative has gained traction in some circles claiming that Jesus of Nazareth was a Palestinian. This assertion is not only historically inaccurate but also misleading in theological terms.

by Dr. Tim Orr
Islamic Antisemitism   -   Aug 19, 2024 From the Mufti to the Mullah: Tracing the Antisemitic Legacy from Jerusalem to Tehran
From the Mufti to the Mullah: Tracing the Antisemitic Legacy from Jerusalem to Tehran

This blog explores how al-Husseini’s radical views influenced Khomeini, shaping not just his rhetoric but also the policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with consequences that have reverberated far beyond its borders.

by Dr. Tim Orr
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