Middle East
June 18, 2026
Nationalism as a Political Force in the Middle East in the first half of the Twentieth Century
Through analyzing the examples of Egypt’s struggle for independence, the emergence of Iraqi nationalism in response to British colonial rule, and the emergence of Pan-Arabism, we can see nationalist movements not only opposed colonial rule, but sought to build cohesive, independent states; which continue to remain relevant today. …
September 23, 2019
A history of violence; teaching a new generation how not to resolve conflicts
Back in 2016 I wrote the article below as a dire warning for the children that were being subjected to the Syrian…