The U.S. needs to stop hitting on Iran
Why U.S. relations with with Israel could lead to an Iranian roofie.
Laura in Jordan: Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Dana and the Dead Sea
Laura’s abroad in Amman, Jordan until Dec. 19.
Still smelling the salt of the Dead Sea on my skin, I’ve returned from a trip through the south of Jordan. This is the Jordan of legends: the awe-inspiring Petra, sunrises over Wadi Rum, sunsets over Aqaba’s sparkling aqua water, quiet valleys in Dana, and the salty depths [...]
Laura in Jordan: “Mubruk! You have a new president!”
Laura’s abroad in Amman, Jordan until Dec. 19.
Since I arrived in Jordan, almost everyone I met, taxi drivers and lecturers alike, asked me who I would vote for in the U.S. presidential elections. I always said “Obama, of course!” and they would reward me with a big smile. But many of the people I met [...]
The Middle East may get all the hype, but NU’s African program remains strong
While NU’s Middle East studies program is expanding, the Program for African Studies is world-renowned.
The bartender’s guide to the rowdy patrons of the Middle East
And why Saudi Arabia’s the bouncer, and Israel’s your kid brother…
Top scholars discuss media in the Arab world
Guests speak about changes in media for the Middle East.
Recently formed Model Arab League successful at regional conference
Northwestern’s new Model Arab League aims to learn about and represent the Middle East.
