Middle East

At debate, political groups clash on U.S. role in Mideast

“I don’t usually like imposing Western values on these countries, because some are not ready for this liberal democracy that we have,” CUCR executive director Tyler Trumbach, CC ’13, said. “But I do believe that these countries will eventually reach this state.”

By Melissa von Mayrhauser | Feb 14 05:06 am ET

Standing up from behind bars

The rigors of Occupy Wall Street embolden one student to better understand the power of protest.

By Juan Ramirez | Oct 18 06:59 pm ET

CU researcher drills in Dead Sea for the first time; finds it was once dry

A Columbia researcher is hoping to drill 1,000 meters below the sea bed.

By Henry Willson | Feb 10 05:01 am ET

Let Egypt have its voice

To vocally oppose the Egyptian protesters would hinder their fight for democracy.

By Helene Barthelemy | Feb 2 10:58 pm ET

Egyptian protests leave few options

Egypt's lack of political leaders makes Mubarak the best option, at least temporarily.

By Ahmed Khalifa | Feb 1 10:21 pm ET

Letters to Editor: Loren Berman

The Palestinian-Israeli conflict is a contentious issue, but before peace can emerge, the Arab nations must first make an active effort to fix their own problems.

By Loren Berman | Apr 18 07:46 pm ET

Show me the Middle Eastern money

Given the financial doldrums the world finds itself in, I believe the Papal observation makes great sense and gives us all food for thought to consider why Islamic finance should not be taken as a niche upstart.

By Taimur Malik | Feb 14 08:31 pm ET

Journey to the Global Center of the Earth

Established after the king and queen of Jordan offered a facility, the Global Center in Amman marks a tangible step from Columbia University in the City of New York to Columbia University of the Wider World.

By Editorial Board | Jan 28 10:26 pm ET

A false flag of neutrality

The Middle East Institute claims to be neutral, but the events it hosts suggest otherwise.

By Daniel Hertz | Nov 17 07:21 pm ET

International relations forum addresses U.S. policy in Middle East

At the International Relations Forum, debate stuck to the foreign policy in the Middle East.

By Alix Pianin | Nov 17 03:10 am ET

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