Tarek Osman
Tarek Osman is the author of Islamism: What It Means for the Middle East and the World and Egypt on the Brink.
Tarek Osman is the author of Islamism: What It Means for the Middle East and the World and Egypt on the Brink.
When it comes to the Middle East, it is no surprise that political leaders, diplomats, and the donor and humanitarian community typically focus on the here and now. Yet we must not lose sight of the f… read more
The Arab uprisings of the past three years can be viewed as a youth-led rebellion against not only entrenched elites, but also against a social and political narrative that is no longer viable. Indeed… read more
With Saudi Arabia's political influence diminishing, and its oil wealth set to wane in the coming years, the country seems destined for national decline. But there is another possibility: a more repre… read more
Egyptians must answer the vexing question that they have failed for six decades to confront: What is Egypt? One must hope that the experience of recent decades will induce a broad range of Egyptians t… read more
Westerners consider church-state separation to be crucial for ensuring that religion plays a healthy role in society. But this view has little purchase in most of the Islamic world, and particularly i… read more
