As we approach the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, it is important to remember those who were responsible for that tragic and unnecessary war. Prior to joining the USF faculty, I was a research fellow at the Institute for Global Security Studies specializing in the study of non-conventional weapons in the Middle [...]

This month marks the tenth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which has resulted in the deaths of up to half a million Iraqis, mostly civilians, and the displacement of millions.  Sectarian and ethnic tensions remain high and violence and terrorism — despite being less pervasive than a few years ago — are endemic.  [...]

Whether or not the Egyptian Revolution can be deemed successful is not clear, but the demands of the revolution were clear from the beginning: A’ash, Horeya weh A’adala Egtema’aya, meaning “Bread, Freedom and Social Justice” — a three word mission reminiscent of the French Revolution’s “Liberté, égalité, fraternité”. Many would say that Egypt’s only achievement [...]

The uprisings are not definitive in goals, are not determinate in their pace, are not inclusive in terms of participants and beneficiaries, and irreversible in their direction. In December 2010, Tunisian vegetable seller Mohammed Bouazizi went to the provincial headquarters in his town Sidi Bouzid to file a complaint about the mistreatment he recently endured [...]

Tea on the Axis of Evil showcases Syrian society post-9/11

Eric Fischer encourages students to study Arabic to better understand conflict in the Middle East.