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Cross-dressing in Saudi Arabia?
Girls are subverting strict limitations on their behavior and appearance in some surprising ways.
Tracy Clark-Flory May 14, 2008
Saudi women's road rage could finally pay off
They may soon be allowed to drive. During a total eclipse, anyway.
Lynn Harris Mar 19, 2008
Saudi Arabia goes old school
The idea of women driving cars is so 21st century. Why not take a step back and sentence them to death for witchcraft?
Catherine Price Feb 15, 2008
Saudi Arabia to (maybe) let women drive
The Daily Telegraph reports that unnamed government officials have confirmed the decision.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 25, 2008
Ask al-Qaida
A jihadi advice column? Osama bin Laden's second-in-command answers questions from fans of the terror group worldwide.
By Yassin Musharbash Jan 16, 2008
Back-seat buying and driving
Manufacturers target female car buyers in Saudi Arabia with passenger-friendly vehicles.
Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 10, 2007
Saudi officials: Rape victim was an adulteress
More victim-shaming in an attempt to quiet global criticism.
Tracy Clark-Flory Nov 26, 2007
Saudi court stands by sentence of rape victim
Clinton, Obama demand less lame response by U.S.
Lynn Harris Nov 21, 2007
Saudi rape victim punished, again
The "Girl of Qatif" receives a stricter punishment for trying to "influence the judiciary through the media."
Tracy Clark-Flory Nov 16, 2007
Rated R: Contains scenes of movie theaters and female drivers
Recent TV shows in Saudi Arabia have depicted women driving cars. Could this be a sign of change?
Catherine Price Sep 28, 2007
Don't cry for Saudi Arabia
The Kingdom's petroleum minister claims that efforts to rein in the demand for oil are unfair to his country. But maybe the world has bigger problems?
Andrew Leonard Sep 27, 2007
Is Saudi Arabia afraid of the dollar?
The once almighty greenback is losing supporters. How scared should we be?
Andrew Leonard Sep 20, 2007
Bush's tangled arms deal
By selling weapons to "moderate" states, Bush would again be playing puppet master and jerking around the Middle East with disastrous consequences.
By Gary Kamiya Aug 14, 2007
A peek behind the veil (again)
But this isn't your typical narrative about a Western woman in a Muslim land.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jun 6, 2007
Letter from Gaza
What the death and burial of 16-year-old Nahid al-Shanbari says about Hamas.
By Mitchell Prothero Apr 5, 2007
Saudi Arabia's own Iraq nightmare
Fearful of Iran's rising influence, will the Saudis start backing Sunni insurgents in Iraq -- even if the insurgents are rabidly anti-American?
By Daniel Byman Feb 8, 2007
The danger of Bush's anti-Iran fatwa
The president's decision to use force against Iranian "agents" inside Iraq could snare innocent pilgrims, and raises the risk of open warfare.
By Juan Cole Jan 30, 2007
Gates: Saudi women vital to economy
The Microsoft chairman said to be truly competitive, an economy can't exclude "half the talent in the country."
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 29, 2007
Princess would give Saudi women license to drive
Too bad the decision isn't up to her.
Carol Lloyd Jan 25, 2007
Why I defend "terrorists"
An open letter to Cully Stimson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for detainee affairs, from a lawyer representing five men at Guantánamo.
By Anant Raut Jan 17, 2007
Pointed protest
Spain's justice minister cancels a talk at a Saudi university because the school won't let women attend the event.
Catherine Price Jan 16, 2007
Did the U.S. just provoke Iran?
Thursday's raid on the Iranian consulate is more evidence that President Bush is ready to escalate the conflict.
By Juan Cole Jan 12, 2007
No good choices
Saudis reportedly threaten to back Sunni insurgency if Bush pulls out of Iraq.
Tim Grieve Dec 13, 2006
When the perpetrator is the victim
Under Utah law, a 13-year-old girl may be treated as a sex offender and a victim for the same act.
Carol Lloyd Dec 7, 2006
Ladies, no test spin for you
Saudi women can buy and sell cars -- they just can't drive them.
Tracy Clark-Flory Dec 4, 2006
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