El Nino 101: What everyone needs to know
If you have never heard the term "El Nino", you might have been living under a rock.
The common informed person is probably somewhat aware...
Turkey may be considering putting US ties above Russia
There have been some timid steps taken to save Turkish-American relations from their current difficult situation.
One was a statement by Turkey’s presidential spokesman Ibrahim...
In praise of our healthcare heroes
A Saudi nurse returns home from his shift, and breaks down in tears because he cannot give his child the hug that the youngster...
New study: it will soon be 'too hot' to live in some parts of...
There's an old Jon Stewart stand-up bit about spending time in Arizona during the height of summer, and the cooling nozzles built into some...
Let's help those who find it difficult to perform Haj
Every year, Saudi authorities renew their warnings about illegal domestic pilgrims who seek to go to the holy sites to perform Haj without a...
Trouble looms for developing countries as commodity revenues collapse
Slumping commodity prices pose a serious challenge to economic and political stability in developing economies across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
According...
Who's in charge of the migrants arriving in Greece? The answer will surprise you.
Fulbright fellow based in Athens, Greece reporting on refugees and migration policy at a time of financial crisis. The opinions expressed are her own.)...
No one is coming to rescue Islamic State's capital
It's no secret that Washington wants Raqqa, Islamic State's proclaimed "capital" in Syria, to fall sooner rather than later. President Barack Obama has announced...
Syria: Should Astana negotiations be expanded?
The defeat of the self-proclaimed Caliphate of Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi is almost achieved. It's only a matter of weeks for the pseudo-state before it...
Money for Obama's nuclear upgrades better spent on conventional weapons
As they prepare to leave office, presidents often seek to do something about nuclear weapons.
President Bill Clinton tried to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test...
