Reality Check in Syria

It should be evident by now that the Arab Spring has only brought disaster upon the Middle East and the world. It has also served to make the United States look irresolute and inept, as we lack a firm, realistic approach to Syria and the Arab world. As the Syrian situation deteriorates, … Read more

“Arab Spring” or Islamist Expansionism?

“Arab Spring” or Islamist Expansionism? 2

Fr. Samir Khalil Samir is a renowned Egyptian Jesuit expert in the Islamic world. He recently made an analysis of the “Arab Spring” and its evolution as well as the confusing and dangerous situation in Syria. Given its interest, we summarize some of his remarks below. Egypt: From one Dictatorship to Another The … Read more