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The Crisis of Western Civ

by David Brooks | Apr 25, 2017 | Opinion

Between 1935 and 1975, Will and Ariel Durant published a series of volumes that together were known as “The Story of Civilization.” They basically told human history (mostly Western history) as an accumulation of great ideas and innovations, from the Egyptians,...

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A woman shows a poster reading Islam is Peace during a demonstration of Muslims to speak out against terrorism after the November 2015 Paris attacks. (AFP)

Terrorism and the Global Crisis of Modernity: From Islamophobia to Democratization

by Hani Nasira | Apr 3, 2017 | Features

Dubai – Terrorism does not result in direct repercussions alone, such as general fear among the public and the adoption of counter-terrorism measures, but it also produces indirect consequences that are no less dangerous. It results in rhetoric that “stands against...

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The End of Identity Liberalism

by Mark Lila | Nov 23, 2016 | Opinion

It is a truism that America has become a more diverse country. It is also a beautiful thing to watch. Visitors from other countries, particularly those having trouble incorporating different ethnic groups and faiths, are amazed that we manage to pull it off. Not...

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Gyrocopters fly over Dubai during the World Air Games 2015, United Arab Emirates December 9, 2015. REUTERS/Karim Sahib/Pool

New Liberalism, Fate of Development in the Arab World

by Walid Nayef al-Sadiri | Aug 25, 2016 | Business

Riyadh- Economic development is a decisive topic for Arab countries and communities, especially given the current tough conditions. The success of development is the key for a promising future and the failure of development has disastrous consequences. Most Arab...