SAN ANTONIO — In the third episode of Deep Dive with Sarah Forgany, Sarah talks to a Middle East scholar who brings his extensive experience and expertise to shed light on a complicated situation. Dr.

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In “Captives and Companions,” Justin Marozzi traces the stories of the eunuchs, harem women and forced laborers who ...

Just as it has a long history, the Middle East has experienced a long line of conflicts both within and outside the region. Key conflicts occurring in the area include the Israel-Palestinian conflict, ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Implementing the two-state solution and establishing a comprehensive US-Iran dialogue would mark major steps towards this ...

On Aug. 14, Minouche Shafik resigned as the president of Columbia University. During her tumultuous tenure, Columbia became the most prominent face of student demonstrations against the U.S.-backed ...

The major in Middle East studies provides students with the opportunity to deeply explore this region’s historical, political, social and cultural complexity. Broadly conceived, this geographical ...